🏡Whether you're an adventurous home chef or a passionate gardener, Bulbing Fennel (Florence Fennel) is the perfect addition to your edible garden. Known for its crisp, sweet anise-like flavor, this Mediterranean favorite is as useful in the kitchen as it is attractive in the garden.

Its elegant feathery foliage and crisp white bulbs add a touch of gourmet to your meals and a graceful presence to your planting beds. And the best part? It's easy to grow – even for beginners!

📌 Product Details

• Plant Type: Edible herb/vegetable

• Days to Harvest: 80–90 days

• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, well-drained

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9 (grown as annual)

• Planting Season: Spring or fall

🌟 Why Grow Bulbing Fennel?

✅ Edible from Root to Frond – Crunchy bulb, aromatic stems, and flavorful fronds
✅ Distinct Sweet Flavor – Mild licorice/anise taste that’s amazing grilled, roasted, or raw
✅ Pollinator Friendly – Its yellow umbel flowers attract bees and beneficial insects 🐝
✅ Cold Hardy Biennial – Grows as an annual in most zones, tolerant of light frost
✅ Ornamental Value – Airy, fern-like foliage adds elegance to edible or ornamental beds
✅ Compact & Versatile – Perfect for raised beds, garden plots, or large containers

🌱 How to Grow Bulbing Fennel from Seeds

1️⃣ Sowing Time

• Spring: After last frost

• Fall: In warm climates for cool-season growing

2️⃣ Soil

• Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)

• Add compost to improve soil structure and drainage

3️⃣ Light Requirements

• Full sun (6–8 hours per day) for best bulb development

4️⃣ Spacing

• Thin seedlings to 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) apart

• Rows spaced 18 inches (45 cm) apart

5️⃣ Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during bulb formation

6️⃣ Harvest Time

• Harvest bulbs when they are 2.5–4 inches (6–10 cm) wide, usually 80–90 days after sowing

• Fronds and stems can be snipped earlier for culinary use

🍴 Culinary Uses

🥗 Raw – Shave thinly for salads or slaws
🔥 Grilled/Roasted – Caramelizes beautifully with olive oil and herbs
🍵 Soups & Stews – Adds depth and subtle sweetness
🌿 Fronds – Use like dill for garnish or flavoring
🫙 Seeds – Can be harvested and dried for spice blends

🌿 Bring Gourmet Flavor to Your Garden

🛒 Order your Bulbing Fennel Seeds today and grow a plant that’s as delicious as it is decorative. Perfect for chefs, garden lovers, and pollinator-friendly spaces!

👉 Add it to your raised beds, herb gardens, or edible landscapes for beauty and bounty all in one!