Fennel Imported Leaf - Microgreen Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Apiaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean |
| Mature height |
60-150 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Regular, even moisture; avoid drying out |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained, fertile loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Light balanced feed; compost-enriched soil suffices |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Fennel seeds (saunf) are a classic Indian after-meal mouth freshener and a spice in pickles, sweets and masalas, valued as a digestive. The feathery leaves flavour salads and fish, the tender bulb of Florence fennel is eaten as a vegetable, and the herb features in many traditional remedies.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Fennel dislikes root disturbance, so direct sow seeds <strong>5-10 mm deep</strong> in their final deep pot or bed. Germination takes around <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Thin seedlings to 25-30 cm apart. Snip leaves from about 50-60 days; for seeds (saunf), let plants flower and harvest the dried umbels roughly <strong>90-110 days</strong> after sowing. Keep it away from coriander and dill to avoid cross-issues.</p>