A fabulous mix that adds drama to the garden
Bronze and Green fennel is a mix of the giant, anise-flavored perennial that adds drama to the garden with lacy fronds ranging in color from deep chocolate-bronze to green with all of the shades in between. The young stalks can be harvested for soups, herb butters or salads. Ornamentally, the fennel green and bronze foliage and flowers are a wonderful addition to bouquets. Fennel has also medicinal properties and is said to help alleviate digestion issues. Always consult a qualified herbal practitioner before using this plant medicinally or a qualified aromatherapist if using its essential oil, especially if pregnant.
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Germination time in days: 7-20 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well-drained soil
Sowing and cultivation: Sow directly outdoors from March to July into well prepared soil in a sunny spot when temperatures reach around 13-18C. Sow seeds thinly into drills 1 cm deep and 38 cm apart. When fennel seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30 cm apart
