~ FENNEL Seed (FLORENCE TYPE) ~
There are two types of fennel plant - the herb type have been bred just for seed production, giving the seed used in cooking.
The other type, known as 'Florence Fennel' , which we have here, has been bred for big juicy bulbs for use as a vegetable.
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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. £
'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 £
'Mantovano' Spring-sowable Fennel
Fennel is normally sown late, as it tends to bolt (go straight to seed) if planted too early in the year. 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 £
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