Fennel (Florence/bulbing) in Zone 6a

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum

Start indoorsMar 21–Mar 28
Direct sow / transplant outsideMay 9–May 16
Estimated harvest~90 days after planting

Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).

Good companions

No standout companions recorded yet for Fennel (Florence/bulbing).

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