Herb, Fennel Florence

Fennel, Florence  Foeniculum vulgare Florence fennel or Finocchio. Has dark green leathery leaves, large white bulb are all edible. Pleasant odor, licorice-like flavor. Yellow, umbrella-like flowers. Florence is grown as an Annual in the north and a Perennial in the South. Zone – 3-11 Germination Time – 10-21 Days Days to Maturity – 80 Days Planting Depth - 1/4” Plant Spacing - 7-12” Maximum Height – 18-24" Spread – 20" Bloom Color – Yellow Light Requirements – Full Sun Soil Requirements – Well-drained, fertile soil Approx. 8,500 seed per Oz. Fennel Growing Guide Companion Planting Guide CLASSIFICATION: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Annual Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year.  All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is considered heirloom. This variety ha