Fennel

[bobbin]

Before I make a planting boo boo can someone tell me what group fennel comes under. Thanks(seeds in hand ready to sow!!!!)

[mrscorpio]

Before I make a planting boo boo can someone tell me what group fennel comes under. Thanks(seeds in hand ready to sow!!!!)

Its a Herb ---- I think --- you are making me doubt myself with your question.

[taff]

herb fennel or eating fennel?

[pjh75]

I grow bulb fennel with the aliums... don't know if that's definitely correct though.

[binley100]

I grow florence (bulb) fennel with beetroot etc. I sow in June in loo roll middles(cut in half) then plant out the whole thing once it's got going.

[bobbin]

Thanks I will try alongside beetroot. I meant the bulb type incidentally. I haven't grown it in modules before as I always thought it hated disturbance.

[binley100]

If you use loo rolls you can pop the whole thing in the ground so your not disturbing the roots.

[northepaul]

Hmm.... I was told fennel is a devil to grow, constantly bolting etc, so didnt bother

[bobbin]

I have grown fennel before quite successfully though keeping it watered is key as yes it bolts fairly easily. As it is good in salads and cooked,its dual purpose makes it a useful veg. Worth a try northepaul.

[cornish crabber]

The latest GYO mag (June issue) has an article about fennel. It advises sowing fennel in late June to avoid bolting, and also lists some bolt-resistant varieties

[binley100]

The latest GYO mag (June issue) has an article about fennel. It advises sowing fennel in late June to avoid bolting, and also lists some bolt-resistant varieties

They had one last year as well ......have we turned full circle