Herbs · Everyday herb

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare · also called Sweet fennel

A tall, feathery herb with yellow flower umbels and an aniseed scent, grown for its leaves, seeds and bulb.

In the garden

Full sun, deep well-drained soil. Plant it away from dill, which can cross with it, and give it room.

In the kitchen

Slice the bulb into salads, roast it, and chew the seeds after a rich meal; use the fronds like dill with fish.

Take care

• Food amounts are fine. Strong medicinal amounts are traditionally avoided in pregnancy.
• The concentrated oil is not for swallowing.

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Where to buy

Dried herb

• Mountain Rose Herbs Organic dried herbs and botanicals.
• Starwest Botanicals Bulk dried herbs, spices and teas.

Seeds

• Botanical Interests Seed packets for herb and flower gardens.
• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

Live plants

• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

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