In The Garden — Bulb Fennel

Download | How to Grow Fennel in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Fennel may be associated with Mediterranean cooking, but it can also grow successfully in Canadian vegetable gardens. Florence fennel, commonly called bulb fennel, produces a crisp, swollen white base with a delicate anise-like flavour and feathery green foliage. Growing fennel from seed requires a little more planning than many other vegetables. The key is choosing the correct type, timing planting carefully, maintaining consistent moisture, and preventing premature flowering, commonly known as bolting. Whether you're growing Florence fennel in Southern Ontario, coastal British Columbia, or a shorter-season Canadian...