Fennel Romanesco - Premium Gardening Seeds for a Flavorful Harvest

Key Attributes:

• Product Name: Fennel Romanesco Seeds
• Quantity: 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
• Mature Height: 4 to 5 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Uses: Culinary (bulbs, fronds, and seeds), medicinal purposes, ornamental gardening

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: New, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

• Pre-soak seeds in water for 24 hours to enhance germination.
• Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.

Sowing:

1. Timing: Sow seeds in early spring after the last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
2. Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
3. Spacing: Space seeds about 12-18 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.

Germination:

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period.
• Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.

Transplanting:

1. Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 4-6 inches tall and after the risk of frost has passed.
2. Spacing: Ensure that transplants are spaced 12-18 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
• Weeding: Keep the area around the plants free from weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Harvesting:

• Harvest the bulbs when they are about the size of a tennis ball, typically in late summer to early fall.
• Fronds can be harvested anytime for culinary use.