Fennel
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Foeniculum |
| Species: | Foeniculum vulgare |
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| Locations where fennel grows naturally (green) and where it has been naturalised (light green)[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
| Common fennel |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Germination time: | 47 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +51 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +464 days |
| Mature height: | 180cm (5ft) |
| Mature spread: | 60cm (2ft) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.1 - 7.8 |
| Sow depth: | 1⅓cm (½in) |
| Sow spacing: | 2½cm (1in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 38cm (15in) |
| References: | [2][3] |
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a herbaceous plant native to the mediterranean region. Itis widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly-flavoured leaves and fruits, which are often mistermed "seeds".[4] Its aniseed flavour comes from an aromatic compound also found in anise and star anise, and its taste and aroma are similar to theirs, though usually not as strong.[4]
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose open ground in a dry, sunny spot.[3] Avoid planting too near to dill to avoid cross pollination.[7]
Sowing[edit | edit source]
Sow seeds in April and cover thinly with fine soil.[3]
Alternatively buy a pot-grown plant and follow the transplanting instructions below.[8]
Transplanting[edit | edit source]
Thin the seedlings to 38cm (15in) apart or transplant to this distance.[3]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Once seeds have been collected cut back plant to encourage new leaf growth. When foliage dies back in autumn apply a good mulch.[7]
Fennel will react badly to a winter wet (it is prone to rot) so ensuring good drainage is essential.[7]
Harvest[edit | edit source]
Harvest the leaves in autumn of the first year. Do not over-pick it though. In the second year the plant should produce seed which can be used in the kitchen.[9]
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Apiaceae troubles
Other than slugs being a problem at seedling stage, fennel does not suffer from many common pests or diseases.[6]
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References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Germplasm Resources Information Network: Foeniculum vulgare
- ↑ Fennel. myfolia.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b c d e How to Grow Herbs for a Herb Garden. GardeningData.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b Katzer's Spice Pages: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
- ↑ Gardeners Diary for February. MeadowScape.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b (2008). Growing Your Own: Florence Fennel. Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b c (2010). Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). NicholsonsHerbFarm.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 133. ISBN 9780903505468
- ↑ Herbs Around the Garden. DeliciousMagazine.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
