Foeniculum vulgare - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a herbaceous plant with a spicy flavour. Its green leaves are pinnate. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Fennel.

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The green leaves are pinnate and have a convincingly spicy flavour.

Growth
Clump-forming, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow under glass from March to April. Sowing outdoors from April to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from September to November - Sowing under glass: From March to April - Sowing outdoors: From April to June.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Bee pasture, cooking, tea, medicinal plant, for fish