{"id":9982890632,"title":"Fennel Seeds - Bronze","handle":"fennel-bronze-herb-seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tall, non-bulbing type of fennel has beautiful bronze foliage that creates a great backdrop for any herb garden. The thread-like leaves and seed heads are favored for the spicy, sweet, licorice flavor. It is used fresh on fish, in salads, teas, and desserts. Fresh leaves also can be frozen in a plastic bag or dried and stored in an airtight container. Used as an expectorant and to ease indigestion. Chewing on the seeds freshens the breath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-herb-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bronze Fennel Herb Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12”-18” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-worked and well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\/dark green (Best color in the spring) with yellow flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and mild licorice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing and Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow in place in spring as soon as the weather is consistently warm. Thin seedlings to stand 12 to 18 inches apart. If you’re planting indoors, you can sow as early as 6 weeks before the last frost hits, just be sure to use a deep peat pot that can support the long taproot. Fennel can survive some drought, but does better with moderate water, especially when it is planted in the well-drained soil it prefers. Sprouting occurs in approximately 2 weeks from the sow date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnip off leaves anytime for fresh use and for drying. Cut off flower heads when fully ripe. Separate and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark spot. The large, deep roots may be dug in spring or fall. This long lived perennial will also reseed itself and can become a nuisance if not controlled. 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The thread-like leaves and seed heads are favored for the spicy, sweet, licorice flavor. It is used fresh on fish, in salads, teas, and desserts. Fresh leaves also can be frozen in a plastic bag or dried and stored in an airtight container. Used as an expectorant and to ease indigestion. Chewing on the seeds freshens the breath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-herb-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bronze Fennel Herb Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12”-18” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-worked and well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\/dark green (Best color in the spring) with yellow flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and mild licorice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing and Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow in place in spring as soon as the weather is consistently warm. Thin seedlings to stand 12 to 18 inches apart. If you’re planting indoors, you can sow as early as 6 weeks before the last frost hits, just be sure to use a deep peat pot that can support the long taproot. Fennel can survive some drought, but does better with moderate water, especially when it is planted in the well-drained soil it prefers. Sprouting occurs in approximately 2 weeks from the sow date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnip off leaves anytime for fresh use and for drying. Cut off flower heads when fully ripe. Separate and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark spot. The large, deep roots may be dug in spring or fall. This long lived perennial will also reseed itself and can become a nuisance if not controlled. Give it plenty of room and quickly remove unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 oz- Approximately 2,125 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz- Approximately 34,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}