The Orazio Fennel is a reliable hybrid that produces fine, uniform bulbs for late summer or early fall harvest. Very aromatic and tender, never woody; resistant to cracking and bolting. Harvest for baby or full-sized bulbs.

100 seeds

PLANTING

Foeniculum vulgare

Germination:7-14days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/8″ deep

Sowing Indoors:4-6 weeks before the last frost.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Sowing into individual biodegradable paper/peat/cow pots reduces rootdamage when transplanting.Thin to the strongest seedling.Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to of suggested measurement. Transplant out mid-spring, 6″ apart.Disturbing roots can cause bolting.

Sowing Outdoors:Early to mid-spring. Sow a few seeds every 1-2″,thin 6″ apart to the strongest seedling.Keep soil moistfor the best germination.

How much does a packet sow:8-10 foot single row

Harvest:When the base thickens and the bulb is the size of a tennis ball. Cut leaves off 2 above the bulb.

Tips:The Orazio Fennel should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Amended with compost if needed. Keep well watered for best roots.