Herb Fennel

Description
Botanical Name: 
Foeniculum

An easy plant and requires little to no upkeep once established. It simply needs full sun and well-drained soil. And most often found growing wild on roadsides or abandoned properties with no gardener in sight. Fennel bulbs are eaten raw, cooked or boiled, the seeds toasted and the leaves are great in sauces, soups or salads. Fennel likes hot, dry climates but can virtually be grown anywhere.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Herb Fennel
Plant Type: 
Herb
Mature Size: 
24"
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
12"
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April to October
Comments
Comments: 

Plant herbs in full sun to partial shade in the ground or in containers. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than the rootball. Mix in ¼ - 1/3 compost backfill, press gently and water deeply. Mulch with one inch of compost, bark or pecan shells, ect. Most herbs need deep regular watering, but do not keep wet and soggy and do not water every day.