Fennel Seeds ‘Orion’

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel is a lovely aromatic herb that has long been used to suppress hunger, as an aid to digestion and to make a medicinal tea.

150 Seeds

10202143

In stock

£3.99

Fast Delivery – Next Day Despatch Seed Only Delivery From £2.99* | Learn More

Key Features

Marshalls Garden

High Yield

Marshalls Garden

Low Maintenance

Product Information

Eventual Height:

1.8m

Position:

Full Sun

Suitable for:

Pots, Patio, Small Gardens, Vegetable Plot, Raised Bed

Plant Type:

Annual

Complete The Job

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow Outdoors

Sow Outdoors

Harvest

Harvest
  • Strong aniseed flavour
  • Good resistance to Bolting
  • Clean round bulbs
  • Ideal for succession sowing

Fennel ‘Orion’ seeds are a lovely aromatic herb that has long been used to suppress hunger, as an aid to digestion and to make a medicinal tea. Add chopped leaves and young stems to salads and seeds and leaves to sauces and fish dishes. The whole plant is edible, even the flowers.

Very uniform bulbing Fennel, with attractive feathery foliage. Ideal to use in fish and meat dishes, or grated into salads. 'Orion' shows good resistance to bolting, ensuring a long harvest period. Sow regularly through spring for a succession of quality bulbs.

Sow outdoors

Sow seeds thinly, about 2cm (1in) apart in pre-watered shallow rows 2cm (1in) deep, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows.

Thin

As seedlings develop, thin them to about 20cm (8in) apart. Ensure remaining seedlings are still firm in the soil. Keep soil moist at all times. Harvest June – October.

Why Marshalls Garden

We are more than just a team; we are your gardening experts, dedicated to providing valuable guidance and support for all your gardening endeavours.


Discover our wide range of gardening guides developed over 75 years, showcasing our commitment to gardening.


Contact us Mon – Fri and even on bank holidays (because gardening queries don't follow a calendar), to discuss our product range or chat about all things gardening.


When you order from us, expect promptness. 'In stock' plants and seeds are dispatched within two working days. And because we're as green as our thumbs, all our packaging is recyclable.


Our trustworthiness isn't just us talking. It's thousands of five-star reviews on Trustpilot and a 100% happiness guarantee on all our products. We're not just here to sell, we're here to sow trust.


Reviews

You Might Also Like