sowing fennel bulbs ( Foeniculum vulgare )
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Crop group: Root crop |
Crop family : Apiaceae family |
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Well-known varieties : Florence |
Sowing depth: 0.75 cm
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Height : 80 cm |
Sowing distance: in 5 cm trays or 45 cm between rows, 20 cm between plants
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Germination: 21°C / 10-22 days
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Planting distance : 45 cm between rows, 20 cm between plants |
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Growth cycle : 150 days |
Plant out when : plant is 10 cm tall |
Cultivation method :
- Summer: Sow indoors early April-mid April; plant under glass late April-mid May or plant outdoors early May to mid June; harvest July-mid August
- Early Autumn: Sow outdoors in June; harvest end of August-September
- Autumn late: Sow outdoors mid-June to mid-July; harvest mid-September-early November
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Good neighbors : Endive, dill , pea, cucumber , coriander, lettuce |
Bad neighbors : Bean, tomato |
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Frost resistant: Yes |
Root system: 30-45 cm |
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Fertilization : well composted soil is more than sufficient |
Preferred soil: pH: 6.1-7.8 |
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Dangers and concerns : butterfly caterpillars
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Harvesting and storing : fennel bulbs are firmly in the ground, use a spading fork to loosen the soil. Cut the fennel 1 cm above the roots, remove the outer stalks and shorten the tough stalk. The soft green foliage is very tasty with fish.
Nutritional value:
100 grams of raw fennel contains:
- 31 kcal
- 0 grams of fat
- 7 grams of carbohydrates
- 1 gram of protein
- 3 grams of fiber
- 0 grams of sugar
- Vitamins : C
- Other: Niacin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium , Phosphorus , Copper, Potassium, Folic Acid and Manganese
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 = little sun  = moderate sun = lots of sun  = little water = moderate water  = a lot of water |
