Fennel Seed (Florence Type)
There are two types of fennel plant – some have been bred just for seed production, giving the fennel seed used in cooking. The other type, known as ‘Florence Fennel’ , which we have here, have been bred for making a big juicy bulb for use as a vegetable.
‘Colossal’ Fennel
Another excellent strain of fennel from Italy, again named with a certain amount of excessive enthusiasm, but we find that this does make good big bulbs without any fuss, and is quite reliable in the UK climate.
A reliable large fennel. Sow after mid-summer for autumn harvest.
250 seed £2.63Sowing Information
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‘Mammoth’ Fennel
This fantastic strain from Italy grows well in the UK, forming a really nice big white bulb (though 'mammoth' is overstating it a tad in our opinion) with less tendency to bolt than other varieties that we have tried. Consistently popular every year, it’s one we rely on in the veg patch.
Good for salads or cooking. Sow after mid-summer for autumn harvest.
250 seed £2.69Sowing Information
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‘Mantovano’ Spring-sowable Fennel
Fennel is normally sown in mid-summer, as it tends to bolt (go straight to seed) if planted in Spring. But this variety was bred for spring sowing, with strong bolt resistance. It can of course also be sown later in the year as normal.
It produces a nice white bulb, with a slightly flattened shape.
200 seed £2.63Sowing Information
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Perfection Fennel
A new fennel that we have really enjoyed growing for the past few years. It has an excellent flavour. A superior fennel, making large bulbs, it was awarded 1st place for flavour in the Organic Seed Alliance 2007 Fennel Trials.
It is a little more expensive than the others - it doesn't make that many seed - but if you can afford it, it is an excellent variety of fennel to grow.
Very rare. Not always available, consider keeping your own seed.
200 seed, organic. £3.20Sowing Information
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