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Fennel 'White Perfection'
This popular European vegetable, belonging to the carrot family, is native to the Mediterranean region. The bulbous base and stalk can be eaten raw like celery, cooked, roasted, or boiled. The foliage and seeds have an anise-like flavour and can be used in sauces, soups, and condiments. 'Bianco Perfezione' ('White Perfection') is an excellent bulbing fennel variety for cooler climates. Each pack contains 1.25g of organic seed. More details below.
Organic 'White Perfection' Fennel seeds
Growing schedule: Direct sow indoors from February to April and sow outdoors May to July. Sow successively for continuous cropping.
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Germination: Ideal germination temperature is 18-25 °C, 7 -14 days.
Planting distance: 20 x 30cm
Growing conditions: Fennel enjoys full sun and fertile soil. It grows best in moist, well-draining soil. Direct sow as fennel doesn't like root disturbance so doesn't transplant very well.
Harvest: Cut bulbs from May to October.
Number of seeds: Each pack contains 1.25g of organic seed.
Life Cycle | Annual, Biennial |
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