Fennel Romanesco - Premium Gardening Seeds for a Flavorful Harvest

Fennel Romanesco Seeds

Available Quantities:

• 100 seeds per pack
• 500 seeds per pack
• 1000 seeds per pack

Key Attributes:

• Mature Height: 4-5 feet (120-150 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5
• Uses:
  • Culinary: Bulbs, fronds, and seeds are used in cooking.
  • Medicinal: Traditionally used for digestion and respiratory support.
  • Ornamental: Adds height and texture to garden landscapes.

Product Overview:

Fennel Romanesco is a high-yielding, vigorous variety that produces large, crisp, anise-flavored bulbs. It is an excellent addition to vegetable gardens, providing versatile culinary and medicinal benefits while also serving as an ornamental pollinator-friendly plant.

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

• Pre-soak seeds in water for 24 hours to improve germination rates.
• Choose a well-drained site with full sun exposure for optimal growth.

Sowing:

• Timing:
  • Direct Sowing: Plant seeds outdoors in early spring after the last frost or in late summer for a fall crop.
  • Indoor Starting: Start seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant after hardening off.
• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep in loose, fine soil.
• Spacing:
  • Seeds: Space 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.
  • Rows: Keep rows 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) apart for proper air circulation.

Germination:

• Time: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days.
• Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting:

• Size: Transplant seedlings when they are 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) tall.
• Spacing: Maintain 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) between plants to allow bulb formation and healthy root development.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Provide regular watering, ensuring moist but not soggy soil. Reduce watering as the bulbs mature.
• Weeding: Keep the area weed-free to prevent competition for nutrients.
• Mulching: Apply a thin layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Bolting Prevention: To prevent premature flowering, avoid exposing young plants to excessive heat and keep soil moisture consistent.

Harvesting:

• Bulbs: Harvest when they reach the size of a tennis ball (typically 90-110 days after sowing).
• Fronds: Can be harvested anytime for fresh culinary use.
• Seeds: Allow flower heads to dry on the plant, then collect seeds for seasoning or future planting.

Why Grow Fennel Romanesco?

✔ Delicious & Aromatic: Crisp, sweet bulbs with a mild anise flavor.
✔ Dual-Purpose: Use for culinary and medicinal applications.
✔ Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
✔ Easy to Grow: Adaptable to various climates with minimal maintenance.