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Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Smokey') has an amazing rich flavor and can add a unique aroma to your cooking. This variety has a mild aniseed flavor with a hint of smokiness, making it a great addition to many dishes. It's easy to grow, tolerating partial shade, and is attractive with its delicate licorice-scented foliage. It's also an excellent food source for bees and other beneficial insects, making it both edible and a great companion plant for your garden. Fennel is an all-round amazing plant

Growing Environment

  • Soil Texture: Loamy Soil

    Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay, well-draining but retains moisture, highly fertile.

  • pH Range: 7.4 - 7.8

    Mildly alkaline, may reduce the availability of some nutrients.

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  • Hardiness Zone: 8A (Min: 10°F, Max: 15°F)
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Nutrient Profile