Growing Florence Fennel, also Finocchio

foeniculum vulgare dulce : Apiaceae / the umbelliferae family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
  P P                  

(Best months for growing Florence Fennel in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: Thin to 6 inches
  • Harvest in 14-20 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Lettuce, Chicory, Cucumber, peas, sage
  • Avoid growing close to: Beans, tomatoes

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26 Oct 20, Anonymous (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Probably like any crop, plant it during the recommended time period, Feb-April for you. Growing time 14-20 weeks. Good soil regular watering. It probably needs the warmer temps to germinate and grow and then cooler temps to mature and form a bulb.
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I started a shoot from a store-bought fennel. It's about 3" high. When can I plant this? From your chart it seems like only March? Thanks!

- EG

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