Florence Fennel (90 Days)

In Italy, Florence Fennel or “finocchio” is grown for its large, round, compact, pure white bulb. University research on this crop compared to a number of fennel varieties. This variety not only produced the largest bulbs, but they were near twice the size of the nearest competitor. Our trials confirm this with bulbs in excess of 1 lb in weight and nearly 1’ high. Florence Fennel is used raw or cooked in Italian cuisine for its sweet, anise-like flavor.  100 seeds   PLANTING Foeniculum vulgare Germination: 7-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF.  Seed Sowing Depth: 1/8" deep Sowing Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable paper/peat/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement. Transplant out mid-spring, 6" apart. Disturbing roots can ca