Fennel Leaf

Fennel prefers moist growing media so ensure it’s receiving enough water! The plant may “bolt” or suddenly go to seed; use the cut-and-come-again harvesting technique to harvest and new fronds will grow.

Harvest young fennel around day 30 for a milder flavour or wait until the plant reaches maturity between days 30 and 40 or 20 cm to 25 cm (8 inches -10 inches) in height for a stronger fennel flavour.

Full of protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B, calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese.

In the Middle Ages, Fennel was known as a magic herb and hung over doorways on Midsummer’s Eve to protect the home from evil spirits; If your eyes or throat sting or your nose is runny after eating fennel, you may have oral allergy syndrome. Meaning that if you’re allergic to pollen, you may also be sensitive to the protein in fennel!