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PlantFiles: Florence Fennel, Bulb Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum 'Orion'

 
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Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Foeniculum (fen-IK-yoo-lum) (Info) (fen-IK-yoo-lum) (Info)
Species: vulgare var. azoricum
Cultivar: Orion

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Robubba On Dec 30, 2008, Robubba from Moulton, IA wrote:

Avoid planting this with potatoes, bell peppers, and caraway.

This plant should be separated with most other plants, the few good plants being dill and basil.

Neutral dmj1218 On May 3, 2006, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

F1 Hybrid--Large, thick, rounded bulbs. Crisp and tasty with a nice anise flavor. Higher yield potential on this variety than open pollinated varieties of fennel.

Florence fennel, like all root vegetables in the south, requires lots of food and water. Prefers a bit cooler temperatures than leaf fennels in the south. Harvest florence type fennels in late summer and fall.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bethpage, New York



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