Romansco

created by Sigrid W. at 24.03.2023

Seed packet

Features

Growth habit

bulbous

Location

Outdoor

Color

white

Taste

aromatic

Anise flavor

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Vegetable fennel or bulbous fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum) is, like wild fennel, a cultivated form of wild fennel. It is an annual plant whose tubers are used. Use: Direct consumption - grilled, steamed, cooked or raw in salads, soups and sauces; medicinal plant

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

A total cultivation period of 12 weeks after sowing or 8 weeks from planting can be expected. Tuberous fennel requires an easily warmed, deep and nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For pre-cultivation, prick out from the cotyledon stage and place the pot in a bright, cool place. After 5 weeks, the young plants are planted out flat on the bed. Direct sowing outdoors is possible from mid-May to the end of June. Drought and heat increase the risk of tuberous fennel bolting in summer. Mulching with grass cuttings or straw is therefore recommended for the development of large tubers. If there is a risk of frost (usually from October), the tubers should be covered or piled up. Tuberous fennel generally has a medium nutrient requirement.