Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce
sweet fennel
Common names: spice fennel, tea fennel
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Description
Sweet fennel is the mild variety of spice fennel, whose aromatic seeds produce the classic stomach and digestive tea. The tall, finely feathery umbels are also an attractive feature in herb beds and attract hoverflies and butterflies.
Care instructions
Sow from the end of April directly into a warm bed in a sunny, well‑drained spot, keeping 30 cm between plants. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Harvest the seed umbels in September to October when they turn gray‑green, and dry them in a well‑ventilated area. Do not plant fennel directly next to tomatoes, dill, or coriander, as it does not tolerate them well.
Companion planting
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