{"product_id":"fino-florence-fennel-98-112-days","title":"Florence Fennel (90 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Italy, Florence Fennel or “finocchio” is grown for its large, round, compact, pure white bulb. University research on this crop compared to a number of fennel varieties. This variety not only produced the largest bulbs, but they were near twice the size of the nearest competitor. Our trials confirm this with bulbs in excess of 1 lb in weight and nearly 1’ high. Florence Fennel is used raw or cooked in Italian cuisine for its sweet, anise-like flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7-14\u003cspan\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot. \u003cspan\u003eSowing into individual biodegradable paper\/peat\/cow pots reduces root \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edamage when transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement. Transplant out mid-spring, 6\" apart. Disturbing roots can cause bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEarly to mid-spring. Sow a few seeds every 1-2\", thin 6\" apart to the strongest seedling. \u003cspan\u003eKeep soil moist for the best germination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a packet sow: \u003c\/strong\u003e8-10 foot single row\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen the base thickens and the bulb is the size of a tennis ball. Cut leaves off 2” above the bulb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florence Fennel should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Amended with compost if needed. Keep well watered for best roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":440965922824,"sku":"W271","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/florence-fennel-100-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-711.jpg?v=1695668413","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/fino-florence-fennel-98-112-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}