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Fennel: Florence

  • Botanical Name: Foeniculum Vulgare Var. Azoricum
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • Crop Type: Bulb/stem Vegetable
  • Other Names: Florence Fennel, Bulb Fennel; Vinkel
  • Lifecycle: Perennial, grown as an Annual
  • Uses: Food crop and culinary herb

Florence fennel is a herbaceous vegetable crop grown for its swollen, aromatic leaf bases and feathery foliage. It has a mild anise flavour and is used fresh or cooked.

Climate
  • Climate Suitability
    Best in cool to mild South African seasons; bolting risk increases under heat or stress.
  • Frost Tolerance
    Light Frost Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerance
    Heat-Sensitive
  • Sun Type
    Full Sun
  • Soil Texture
    Loam to sandy loam.
  • Drainage Requirement
    Moist but well-drained
  • Preferred pH Range
    6.0-7.5 pH
  • Water Requirement
    Moderate to High
  • Irrigation Type
    Drip, Micro Irrigation, Manual Watering
Propagation
  • Propagation Type
    Seed
  • Propagation Season
    Late summer to autumn; spring in cool areas
  • Propagation Notes
    Direct sow or transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance and bolting.
  • Germination Days
    7-14 days
  • Days To Transplant
    30-45 days
Planting
  • Planting Season
    Autumn and spring; winter in mild frost-free areas
  • Plant Spacing
    20-30 cm
  • Row Spacing
    40-60 cm
  • Container Suitable
    Yes
Companion Crop Notes
This list will be updated as new information is gathered. Please contact us if you have any information you feel needs to be added or updated.

No companion Crops on recorded.

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Competitor Crop Notes
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No companion Crops on recorded.

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Pests & Diseases
  • Pest Types
    Aphids, Cutworms, Caterpillars, Snails
  • Pest Control
    Monitor young plants, use barriers, sanitation and biological controls where appropriate.
  • Disease Types
    Damping-off, Root Rot, Leaf Blight
  • Disease Control
    Use well-drained soil, avoid stress and rotate crops.
Harvest
  • Days to Harvest from Seed
    80-100 days
  • Days to Harvest from Transplant
    50-70 days
  • Harvest Season
    Winter to spring or mild autumn periods
  • Harvest Notes
    Harvest bulbs before elongation; leaves can be harvested lightly.
Nutrition
  • Edible Parts
    Swollen Leaf Bases, Leaves, Seeds
  • Reference Food State
    Raw Fennel Bulb
  • Serving Size
    100 g
  • Nutrition Basis
    Per 100g raw edible portion unless noted
Calories (kcal)
31.000 kcal
Calories (kj)
130.000 kj
Total Carbohydrates
7.300 g
Protein
1.240 g
Total Fat
0.200 g
Dietary Fibre
3.100 g
Starch
Total Sugars
3.930 g
Monounsaturated Fat
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated Fat
Saturated Fat
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Trans Fat
Calcium
49.000 mg
Chromium
Copper
0.066 mg
Iron
0.730 mg
Iodine
Magnesium
17.000 mg
Manganese
0.191 mg
Molybdenum
Phosphorus
50.000 mg
Potassium
414.000 mg
Selenium
0.700 mcg
Sodium
52.000 mg
Zinc
0.200 mg
Vitamin A
7.000 mcg RE
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
0.010 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
0.032 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
0.640 mg NE
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
0.232 mg
Vitamin B6
0.047 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Folate (Vitamin B9)
27.000 mcg
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
12.000 mg
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
0.580 mg alpha-tocopherol
Vitamin K
62.800 mcg

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