Bronze - Fennel
This perennial fennel is highly ornamental, with sumptuous, bronze, almost purple foliage. It has a pleasant aniseed fragrance that is much appreciated in the preparation of many dishes.
Bronze fennel has the same properties as Foeniculum vulgare.
in the ground
Sow in cups under a light shelter. Transplant at 40 cm in all directions, in warm soil, when frost is no longer a concern. For direct sowing, sow in rows 40 cm apart. It is also possible to sow directly in autumn, for an earlier harvest.
March, April, May
April, May, June, August, September, October
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
sandy, humus
light, drained, reheated
Foeniculum vulgare purpurascens
mid-season
From 220 to 350 g
200 seeds
tender
Bronze green
From 100 to 150 cm
serrated
Fennel is a wonderful addition to any dish. In herbal tea, it also helps with digestion, headaches, dental and eye problems. It also helps treat coughs and asthma.