HOW TO GROW FENNEL FROM SEEDS?

Fennel is a flowering perennial plant in the carrot family. It grows as a bulb. Fennel keeps pest like aphid away and attracts butterflies to your garden. It has an incredible flavor and is very aromatic. The stem can grow very tall. The bulb is used as a vegetable.

HOW IS FENNEL USED

Fennel is used in many ways: in salads, to pickle vegetables, it can be used to reduce inflammation and it helps with constipation.

HOW TO GROW FENNEL FROM SEEDS?

Fill a container with healthy sandy soil. Add the fennel seeds. Place a few seeds in the container. Cover the seeds with a thick layer of compost. Add some water. Keep the new plant moist. Water from the bottom. Fennel likes water. Place the plant in a sunny place.

WHEN TO HARVEST FNNEL

Fennel seeds need warm weather to germinate. The new plant will start germinating after a week. It will keep growing . It will grow to be up to 8 feet tall. It will take up to 3 months to grow fully. You can eat the fennel leaves as well. They have a licorice taste. Once the bulb gets as big s your fist it is time to harvest . Fennel can be harvest after 3 months. It likes a lot of water and plenty of sun.