{"product_id":"fennel","title":"Fennel | Florence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, aromatic, and delicious bulbs of Florence Fennel right in your home garden. Also known as Finocchio, this celebrated Italian heirloom variety is a versatile garden favorite, prized for its thick, layered, bulb-like base, feathery emerald foliage, and bright, sweet anise flavor that adds an elegant crunch to fresh salads, roasts, and gourmet dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs functional as it is beautiful, Florence Fennel offers a dual harvest for home gardeners: enjoy the juicy, sweet bulbs cooked or sliced thin, while snipping the delicate, fragrant fronds for fresh herbal garnishes and seasonings. Fast-growing and heat-resistant, these sturdy plants thrive in raised beds, garden plots, and sunny container displays across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Florence Fennel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Italian heirloom producing thick, tender bulbs with a crisp, juicy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, delicate anise and licorice flavor profile prized in Mediterranean cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose crop—harvest both the sweet, layered bulbs and aromatic fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow to bolt with excellent heat tolerance for reliable summer performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts beneficial pollinators and butterflies to the garden plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 80–90 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Florence Fennel from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow fennel seeds outdoors in late spring after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–5 weeks prior to your last spring frost date using peat pots to minimize root disturbance during transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 45 cm (18 inches) apart. When seedlings reach 7–10 cm (3–4 inches) tall, thin them to a final spacing of 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart to allow ample room for full bulb formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a warm, full sun location with loose, light, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Water consistently and deeply to keep the soil evenly moist; steady moisture prevents premature bolting and ensures bulbs remain tender and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the bulbous bases expand to the size of a tennis ball, hill loose soil around them to blanch the tissue, keeping it pale white, succulent, and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fennel in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorence Fennel is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian growing conditions, performing beautifully when sown in late spring to mature through the sunny days of mid-to-late summer. In regions with long autumns, a second midsummer sowing provides a crisp fall harvest that sweetens further as cool night temperatures arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com%20%E2%80%BA%20blogs%20%E2%80%BA%20in-the-garden%20%E2%80%BA%20how-to-grow-fennel-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How To Grow Fennel in Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003eHow To Grow Fennel in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlorence Fennel Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare var. azoricum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/fennel-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFlorence Fennel \/ Finocchio \/ Sweet Fennel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial grown as an annual bulb crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 80–90 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFresh salad slicing, roasting, Mediterranean stews, seafood pairings, and herbal garnishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Florence Fennel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like harvesting crisp, aromatic bulbs of sweet fennel fresh from your garden plot. With its vibrant fronds, sweet anise flavor, and gourmet versatility, Florence Fennel is an essential and rewarding addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy an abundant harvest of homegrown gourmet fennel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50976097239343,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/how-to-grow-fennel-canada-thumbnail.jpg?v=1794014843","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/fennel","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}