vegetable · cool-season
Fennel
Anise-sweet and crisp raw, mellow and caramelized roasted. Give it its own patch — it doesn't play well with neighbors.
Maturity90 days
SunFull sun
WaterModerate
Spacing8 in
↳ See the planting calendar for sow & harvest timing in your zone.
Care
Direct-sow — fennel has a taproot and resents transplanting. Mound soil around the base as the bulb swells to keep it pale and tender. It bolts fast in summer heat, so treat it as a spring or fall crop in warm climates.
Watch for
Cook it