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À propos Fennel Perfection

Perfection Fennel is a bulbous fennel selected for its taste. It has a light aniseed flavor. It's easy to make.

Transplant 6-7 week old seedlings in early June and August.

We suggest applying 2cm of mature compost to the surface of the bed where you will be transplanting them.

Growing tips for Fennel Perfection

Family
Apiaceae (Foeniculum vulgare)
Number of seeds
± 75
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Exterior | Interior
Suggested time*
Outdoors (May to July) | Indoors (April to June)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
3 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
20 cm
Distance between rows
40 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden. Click here to get your hardiness zone or create your gardening calendar with our Quebec partner, lamainverte.ca.

Articles de jardinage en lien avec Fennel Perfection

Nos semences de fennel perfection sont certifiées biologiques.

Nous utilisons des méthodes naturelles et respectueuses de l'environnement pour cultiver nos plantes, sans aucun usage de pesticides, d'herbicides ou d'engrais chimiques. En choisissant nos semences bio d'fennel perfection, vous soutenez une approche responsable au profit de la nature.

Pour en savoir plus :

Advice from the seed producer and author

Yves Gagnon

Fennel growing conditions

Fennel is a cool-climate vegetable that requires constant moisture; it reacts poorly to high heat, which causes it to ripen prematurely. In southern areas, it is grown for an early summer or fall harvest. In northern areas, it can be grown for a summer or fall harvest. It is frost-resistant, but since it reacts poorly to frost, it is best grown after the risk of frost has passed. Fennel is grown in full sun. Its roots should be disturbed as little as possible, so care must be taken when transplanting. Fennel thrives in light, well-drained, cool, and humus-rich soils. Amend the soil with 1 t of mature compost per 100 m2. It is grown at a pH between 6.5 and 7.

Fennel Crop Rotation

Fennel is normally grown in the second year of rotation, after growing plants that require young compost.

Companion planting of fennel

Fennel gets a bad rap in horticultural literature. It is said to be a poor neighbor for most vegetable species. However, it does grow well with celery and celeriac. It can also be grown with brassicas and other leafy vegetables. It is a poor companion for tomatoes, onions, peas, and beans.

— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.