Fennel 'Preludio' F1

Foeniculum vulgare

Crispy and compact fennel with a taste reminiscent of licorice. Thrives in a sunny location. Excellent with fish dishes and the seeds also work well as a bread spice.

Pre-cultivation: April to mid-May. Sow sparsely in moistened seedbed. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle, one per pot, in fertilized soil. Place in a bright and cool place. Plant out after frost. Fennel is very sensitive to frost, so cover it with a non-woven fabric.

Direct sowing: May to mid-June. Direct sow fennel in warm soil and keep the seeds moist until the seeds germinate. Cover with risk for frost.

Sow depth, cm: 1

Height: 60 cm

Harvest: August-September

Spacing: 15 cm / 1 plants per GreenStalk pocket. Or, companion plant them in the "corners" of GreenStalk pockets together with beans or peas.

Position: Full sun

Number of seeds: 35