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Foeniculum vulgare
This feathery green foliage with aniseed flavour plant is attractive in borders with its bright yellow flowers. Bees love it. Great for soups and curries.
3 x 9cm Plant
10805520
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Plants Delivery £4.95*
Plants £4.95 - All our plants are dispatched directly from our nursery. Plants showing as 'In Stock' on the individual product page will be dispatched by our expert nursery team within 48 hours of placing your order (orders placed Sunday to Thursday). Dispatching 5 days a week.
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High Yield
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Fragrant
Low Maintenance
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This feathery green foliage with aniseed flavour plant is attractive in borders with its bright yellow flowers. Hardy and drought tolerant, likes full sun and a free-draining soil; foliage will die back to the ground in winter and re-emerge in the Spring. Herb Fennel is free seeding and will appear around the garden after the first year of flowering/seeding.
A member of the carrot family, Foeniculum vulgare (common fennel) is also extremely attractive to bees and other beneficial insects with an attractive nectar source
Use the seeds to flavor both bread and biscuits. Ideal for soups and curries as well as flavouring fish or poultry. The leaves and stems can be eaten raw and taste great in salad.
Has anti-bacterial properties and can help to aid digestion
How to grow
Growing herbs can be a rewarding and simple endeavor, whether you’re cultivating them indoors, on a balcony, or in a garden.
Prepare the SoilHerbs generally prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.For outdoor planting, amend the soil with compost or organic matter to ensure it drains well but retains some moisture. For containers, use a high-quality potting mix or make your own with equal parts potting soil, perlite, and compost.
Planting Your HerbsPlant spacing: Ensure each herb has enough room to grow. For example, basil and mint need about 12-18 inches, while chives or parsley can be spaced closer together (6-8 inches apart).
WateringKeep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Herbs don’t like to sit in soggy soil.Watering frequency depends on your climate, the container size, and soil type, but generally, water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew. Water at the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry.
SunlightMost herbs require at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If you're growing herbs indoors, a south-facing windowsill is ideal. If you have limited sunlight, you can use grow lights designed for plants.Some herbs, like mint, parsley, and cilantro, can tolerate partial shade, but most, like basil and thyme, thrive in full sun.
FertilisingHerbs are generally light feeders. Use a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or organic options like compost or fish emulsion.Over-fertilising can lead to overly lush growth with less flavor. Apply fertiliser sparingly, about once a month during the growing season.If you're growing herbs in containers, you may need to fertilise more often as container soil nutrients are quickly depleted.
Guide To Plant Sizes
Plug Plants: Grown in individual cells with a bio-degradable membrane will break down in the soil, no need to remove before planting. These are large plugs than our other sizes and can be planted straight into their final position or pot and grow on to form larger plants that can be planted later in the season. Protect from frost if necessary.9cm & 13cm Plants: Much more established and larger plants than our plug ranges, ready to plant out straight away, these will establish quickly and produce flower and fruit much quicker than smaller plugs. Protect from frost if required.1L Plants: Plants in 1L grower pots are more mature and can be planted straight into their final position.
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Herbs generally prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. For containers, use a high-quality potting mix or make your own with equal parts potting soil, perlite, and compost.
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