Fennel , Romanesco (Bulbing)

Foeniculum vulgare, (Circa late 1600's) A classic Italian ‘Florence Bulbing type’ variety, with high bolting resistance & best known for late cropping, plus its extra-large (between 500g & 1kg) white bulbs & wonderful crispy texture & taste & pleasant aniseed flavour. This only grows 60 to 90cm (24 to 36in) tall, making it great for smaller gardens or containers. Easy to grow. With bright green, fern-like leaves & aromatic yellow flowers midsummer to late autumn, a perennial grown as an annual. Sow seed in early spring & again midsummer so that the plants can mature in cooler autumn weather, Seed Count Approx - 110 avg

 SOWING -Soaking your seeds for a day or two before sowing will ensure better germination. Sow seed in early spring & again midsummer so that the plants can mature in cooler autumn weather. As it doesn't transplant well, sow insitu where it will grow covering with 1/4 inch of soil & keeping the area moist until the seeds sprout. Germination is usually 15 to 21 days, Likes plenty of sun & is adapted to dry, sunny situations, not needing heavily manured ground