Fennel vegetable Florentine 100+ PCS fresh seeds, Foeniculum Vulgare ssp. Vulgare (Miller) Thell

🌱 Foeniculum Vulgare ssp. Vulgare (Miller) Thell — Fennel vegetable Florentine, Fennel French, Italian, Florentine

Fennel vegetable Florentine seeds are a biennial variety of Foeniculum Vulgare ssp. Vulgare (Miller) Thell, belonging to the Apiaceae family. This plant is prized for its edible stems and leaves, which can be used as a vegetable or herb. The seeds are high-quality and suitable for sowing in a variety of climates.

🌿 Botanical Description

Fennel vegetable Florentine is a biennial plant that grows up to 40-60 cm in height. It has a thick, fleshy stem with a strong anise flavor, which is used in raw and boiled form. The leaves are strongly dissected and can be used as a seasoning instead of ordinary fennel. The plant has a white onion-shaped thickening at the base of the leaf petiole.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-2 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first few weeks after sowing. Fennel is drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Fennel vegetable Florentine is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing wild in dry, sunny areas with well-draining soil. It thrives in climates with mild winters and hot summers.

✨ Interesting Facts

Fennel has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a culinary herb. The seeds contain anethole, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Fennel is also a natural breath freshener and can be used to soothe digestive issues.