giant fennel

How to Grow and Care for giant fennel

giant fennel · Ferula communis
Also known as: meeting seed

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; protect with a dry, bracken mulch in winter. May die after seeding.

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Planting and Growing giant fennel

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; protect with a dry, bracken mulch in winter. May die after seeding.

How to Water giant fennel?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant fennel?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant fennel?

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What Soil Is Best for giant fennel?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant fennel?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize giant fennel?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune giant fennel?

To enhance foliage, remove flowering stems as soon as they appear or after blooming if seed is not required

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How to Propagate giant fennel?

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Prick out seedlings into deep pots to allow tap root to develop

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How to Transplant giant fennel?

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How to Care for giant fennel in Winter?

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How to Plant giant fennel?

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; protect with a dry, bracken mulch in winter. May die after seeding.

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How to Repot giant fennel?

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How to Harvest giant fennel?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Prone to aphids and slugs

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The Toxicity of giant fennel

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Attributes of giant fennel

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Ferula communis
Genus
Ferula
Family
Apiaceae
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