This fennel grows 3-5 feet tall with fine-textured foliage resembling dill. Flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers appear in late summer. Stems, leaves, and seeds of this type of fennel are harvested and used and have an anise or licorice flavor.
Cultivating: Best sown outdoors as the plants dislike having their roots disturbed. Sow as soon as possible after the last frost. Can also be son late summer to early fall to harvest before the first frost. Improve germination by soaking seeds overnight. Harvesting: Reap the young seedlings to eat as microgreens. The tender new leaves are milder and sweeter. Harvest the leaves and stems of mature plants before the plants start flowering. Only Cut the top 2-3", so the plants will regrow. Leaves can be dried by bunching them and hanging in a dry well-ventilated area. Check for dryness for 2-4 weeks until they are brittle. Crumble dried leaves and store in a cool dark place. Harvest fennel seeds when they begin to grayish-green. Uses: This variety is grown for its flavorful leaves that taste like sweet licorice. They can be added to coleslaw, dressings, and salads. Fennel leaves have been used in medicinal teas to aid in digestion. Notes:
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