Fennel Florence

Florence fennel (or finocchio) is an essential ingredient of Italian cuisine. It is principally cultivated for its stem which swells to a bulb as it grows. Fennel has a distinct aniseed flavour and can be finely sliced and used to give texture and flavour to salads. It can also be poached, steamed or roasted and served as a vegetable.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from May onwards in a well prepared seed bed and thin seedlings to 12 ins apart. As the bulb develops, earth up the soil around it and continue to do so until it matures.