Sweet anise note and crunchy texture. Great for beds or containers; perfect for roasting, grilling, shaving into salads, and soups.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Forms plump, white bulbs with clean, sweet anise flavor.
Tender fronds for finishing dishes; seeds for spice.
Sun-loving and low-maintenance when kept evenly moist.
Umbel flowers support pollinators and add garden texture.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Sun
Full sun
Sowing method
Direct sow in late spring/early summer; 1–2 seeds per inch (~2–3 cm). If starting indoors, use modules to avoid root disturbance.
Sowing depth
¼″ / 6 mm
Spacing
Thin to 8–12″ / 20–30 cm; rows ~18–24″ / 45–60 cm (closer for baby bulbs)
Germination
~7–14 days at ~60–75°F / 16–24°C
Soil
Fertile, well-drained; keep consistently moist to prevent bolting
Harvest
Bulbs at ~4–6″ (10–15 cm) across, typically ~80–90 days; fronds anytime
Ways to Use
Culinary: roast wedges, grill, braise, shave raw, or toast seed as spice.
Herbal: fronds for herb butters, green sauces, and marinades.
Garden: airy umbels attract beneficial insects; great in mixed borders.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Keep growth steady and moist; earth up (mound) around swelling bases to blanch bulbs sweeter and whiter. Avoid root disturbance to reduce bolting.
