Fennel Seeds

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250 Seeds

A hardy perennial
Can be grown in pots
Tasty leaves, seeds and stems can all be harvested
Leaves have mild flavour. Stems and seeds are stronger

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Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

SKU: 13684

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Product Description

Fennel Seeds offer a versatile herb where leaves, seeds, and stems can all be harvested for different culinary uses. The leaves have a delicate, mild flavour, while the stems and seeds provide a stronger, more aromatic taste that enhances a variety of dishes. Easy to grow and perfect for gardeners with limited space, fennel thrives in pots on a sunny patio or windowsill, making it accessible even without a garden. This fragrant herb adds a unique, fresh flavour to salads, soups, and roasted dishes, bringing an extra dimension to your cooking.

Key Features

Hardy Perennial

Suitable for Containers

Vegetable Seed

Product Details

Botanical Name Foeniculum vulgare

Genus Unspecified

Colour Green

Sow & Grow

Outdoors: sow thinly, March-May, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart. Water well until plants are established. Keep moist and weed free. If desired, plants can be kept smaller by pinching back regularly. Harvest: June-October. Pick leaves and stems as required. Harvest ripe seeds once they have turned brown.

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FAQs

How to grow fennel seeds

Sow fennel seeds directly into well-drained soil from spring to midsummer. Choose a sunny spot and space the seeds thinly, covering them lightly with soil. Water them regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Once your fennel seedlings appear, thin out weaker seedlings and leave the strongest in the soil. If you are growing fennel to harvest its bulbs, keep the plants well-watered and harvest them when they reach a good size. Or, for leaf fennel, pick the young leaves as and when they are needed.

Is fennel good for you?

Yes! Fennel is packed with nutrients and has long been grown and eaten for its digestive benefits. The leaves and bulbs are rich in vitamin C and potassium, while the seeds are often used to aid digestion. Whether eaten raw, roasted, or brewed into a tea, fennel is a flavourful and nutritious addition to your diet.

What does fennel taste like?

Fennel has a fresh, slightly sweet flavour with a hint of anise or liquorice. The leaves have a milder taste, and are best used for garnishing salads and fish dishes, while the crisp bulbs have a delicate sweetness when roasted or sautéed. The seeds have a stronger, spicier flavour, and are commonly used for seasoning bread and curries, or for brewing as a tea.