Florence fennel
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Foeniculum |
| Species: | Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum |
| Synonyms | |
| Bulbing Fennel |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Germination time: | 46 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +142 days |
| Mature height: | 180cm (5ft) |
| Mature spread: | 60cm (2ft) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.1 - 7.8 |
| Sow depth: | ½cm (¼in) |
| Sow spacing: | 2½cm (1in) |
| Sow row spacing: | 45cm (18in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 30cm (12in) |
| References: | [1][2] |
Florence fennel is a variety of fennel with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable. It is of cultivated origin[3] and has a mild anise-like flavour, but is more aromatic and sweeter than common fennel.
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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.[4]
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References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Florence Fennel. myfolia.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
- ↑ a b Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 133. ISBN 9780903505468
- ↑ Germplasm Resources Information Network: Foeniculum vulgare
- ↑ (2008). Growing Your Own: Florence Fennel. Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-10.
