{"product_id":"organic-fennel-florence-1-4-lb-3nn7bv","title":"Organic Fennel, Florence (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFennel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Florence - \u003ci\u003eFoeniculum vulgare var. azoricum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e Heirloom. Called finocchio in Italy, fennel's licorice flavored, overlapping leaves form a bulb-like enlargement at the base of the celery-like stalks. The bulb is great in stir-fry dishes, soups, and raw in salads. Fennel also grows well in containers, and its feathery blue-green foliage make it an excellent choice for a courtyard garden or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e The larvae of swallowtail butterflies are often found feeding on fennel leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan class=\"hide-new-pp\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Fennel prefers loose, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with plenty of added organic matter. Light but regular water will produce the best bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once the soil has reached 65°F. Fennel tastes best when grown in moderate weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures, or soil that's too dry, tend to make the plants tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest bulb once it has reached a 4\" diameter and is firm to the touch. The leaves can be harvested anytime the plant is large enough and used like any other sweet fennel. Fennel does not store well; use fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e65-75°F\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e7-16 Days\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e3'\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e65-100 Days\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per 1\/4 Pound: \u003c\/b\u003e31,676 Seeds\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535123980516,"sku":"SNV8057B","price":9.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-fennel-florence-1-4-lb_65d848ed-7f70-492e-8ade-85c641f8c957.jpg?v=1785398189","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-fennel-florence-1-4-lb-3nn7bv","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}