common fennel

How to Grow and Care for common fennel

common fennel · Foeniculum vulgare
Also known as: fenkell; fennel; finckle; finkel; Sabbath day posy

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See fennel cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing common fennel

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See fennel cultivation for further advice

How to Water common fennel?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common fennel?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common fennel?

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What Soil Is Best for common fennel?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize common fennel?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune common fennel?

No pruning required. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding

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How to Propagate common fennel?

Propagate by seed (sown indoors) in spring, or alternatively propagate from seed (sown outdoors) in situ. Plants readily self-seed once established

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How to Transplant common fennel?

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How to Care for common fennel in Winter?

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How to Plant common fennel?

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See fennel cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot common fennel?

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How to Harvest common fennel?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Powdery mildews may occur

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

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The Toxicity of common fennel

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Attributes of common fennel

Plant typeHerbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy · Clump forming
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Foeniculum vulgare
Genus
Foeniculum
Family
Apiaceae
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