Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' |
Native Region: Southern Europe
Zone Range: 05-09
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Tuesday 02 October, 2012
Seed count: 30-40
Description:
Deep-rooted perennial that produces airy clumps of finely-cut, anise-flavoured glaucous green leaves. Umbels of tiny yellow flowers appear in mid to late summer, followed by aromatic seeds. Height to 6 feet.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed at 13-18 degrees Celsius in spring in situ and thin to space 18 inches aparts. Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Remove stems before they shed their seeds.
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