Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Other
Florence Fennel growing guide
Fennel grown for a swollen aromatic bulb with anise flavour. Needs mild weather and even moisture to avoid bolting.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
75-100 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | May - Sep |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Apr - Aug | May - Oct |
| Mediterranean | Mar - Sep | Apr - Sep | May - Nov |
| Temperate | Feb - Apr | Apr - Jun | May - Oct |
| Cool | Mar - May | May - Jul | Jun - Oct |
| Arid | Mar - May | Apr - Jun | May - Aug |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Florence Fennel should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Florence Fennel after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh where appropriate, especially tender young leaves, flowers, or ripe edible parts.
Cooked
Cook according to the edible part: steam greens, roast roots, stew fruit, or use aromatics for flavour.
Store / preserve
Use fresh, pickle, freeze, dry, or preserve depending on the edible part.
Try: Fresh use, Cooked dish, Preserve, Garden-to-table experiment.
Good companions
No companion data yet.
Avoid near
Beans, Tomato, Coriander
Growing note
Do not let plants dry out. Harvest bulbs when rounded and firm.
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