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Bronze Fennel - Organic

seeds

0.2g: $2.40

sale! was $3.00; Item: 4567-A
0.6g: $3.60

sale! was $4.50; Item: 4567-B
3g: $6.40

sale! was $8.00; Item: 4567-C
15g: $12.00

sale! was $15.00; Item: 4567-D

Foeniculum vulgare
(65 days) Open pollinated.

Leaf fennel. Slow grower with very thin stems valued for its striking feathery bronze foliage. Delicious and decorative. An intriguing addition to mesclun and to flower beds. ~375 seeds/g.

*All sale seed exceeds Fedco’s quality standards in addition to the federal germination standards. Discounted item sales are final and ineligible for refund or replacement. Germination rates of current and recent seed lots are available on our germination page.

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Quick Details

Hybrid Status: open pollinated
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Lifecycle: annual

Compare

Compare with other Fennel
Variety	Product Type	Hybrid Status	Days to Maturity	Lifecycle
Perfection Organic	seeds	open pollinated	72 days	annual
Dragon Organic	seeds	F-1 hybrid	90 days	annual
Bronze Organic	seeds	open pollinated	65 days	annual

Additional Information

Fennel

150-200 seeds/g.
Days to maturity are from seedling emergence.

Perennial grown as an annual with a licoricey taste. Tender stalks and leaves are good for relishes, salads and garden munchies; leaves and seeds excellent with fish. May also be grilled, sauteéd or steamed.

Seeds used in sweets, baked goods & beverages. Aids digestion while reducing flatulence. Can soothe bronchial coughs.

Culture: Start indoors in early spring, transplant May-June. For fall bulbs, start late spring. Minimum germination temperature 40°, optimal range 60-70°. Hardy to under 20°. Adequate spacing to 8-12" apart is critical. Fennel prefers rich well-drained slightly limey soil. Maintain consistent soil moisture for best bulbs.

Herbs

See Herb Chart for uses and cultural information.

About medicinal herbs: Archeological evidence dates the medicinal use of herbs back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals. 85% of the world’s population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow.

Statements about medicinal use of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine.

Takinagawa Burdock and Resina Calendula, as well as oats, mammoth red clover and alfalfa in the Farm Seed section, also have medicinal uses. Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants, and shipped in the spring with orders from our perennial plants warehouse.

Culture: Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. Some require fall sowing of fresh seed, such as sweet cicely and angelica.

Using herbs: Drying herbs at home is not difficult. Whole leaves retain their flavor at least a year. To substitute fresh herbs for dried in cooking, use triple the dried quantity called for in a recipe.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

Shipping

From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.