FENNEL: FLORENCE FENNEL MILANO

(FOENICULUM VULGARE AZORICUM)

 

Large white tender bulbs that produce early.

Bolt resistant.

A compact plant, perfect for the novice fennel grower.

Responds well to mulch and fertilising.

Rare variety.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – APR

Temperate:  AUG – MAY

Sub – Tropical: MAR – JUL

Tropical: APR – AUG

Arid: MAR – JUL

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

GROWING TIPS

Only sow direct 5-10mm deep and 25cm apart and keep moist to avoid bolting.

Seedsaving: avoid dill & other fennels.

Prefers cooler temperatures.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

80 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY