Fennel, Green Leaf (Foeniculum vulgare) Seeds

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Fennel, Green Leaf, herb seeds, Foeniculum vulgare, Grow Your Own, Open Pollinated, Non GMO, Naturally Grown, Free Shipping

Green Leaf Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils under full sun to partial sun. Cut flowers to promote additional bloom and to avoid unwanted self-seeding, as plants will easily self seed and spread. It is commonly used in culinary preparations as a seasoning, best added to vegetables, meats, and soups. It is also used as a medicinal herb for its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, and expectorant properties (among others).

All plants at Lovelight Herb Farm are naturally and organically grown, non-GMO, chemical-free, and open pollinated.We are a small family farm located in Western Oregon, USA

**Restricted: No sales to CA, WA

Seed packets contain a generous amount of seed for the home gardener. Minimum of 50 seeds included in each seed packet.

Type: Perennial
Family:  Umbelliferae
Native Range:
Growing Zones:  7-11
Mature Height: 6-8 feet
Mature Width: 8-12 inches 

Sowing: Sow direct from March to May. Seedlings do not transplant well, as it grows a very deep taproot.
Sow depth: ¼ in
Days to Germinate: 7-14 @ 50F
Special Maintenance: n/a

Sunlight: Full sun, Part Sun,
Soil Type: Well-drained/light
Water: Average
Drought Tolerance: Good
Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf Description: Aromatic, feathery, green leaves
Bloom Time: Summer, June-August
Bloom Description: Flat-topped, yellow flower heads

Harvest: Leaf, Flower, Seed
Harvest Time: Summer, June-August

Special Properties: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer resistant, Culinary