Fennel Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a hardy perennial herb grown for fish, salads, seeds for spice and tea. It prefers full sun to light shade and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 1.5–2 m. Harvest in leaves summer; seed late summer for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
• Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
• Harvest: Leaves summer; seed late summer
• Difficulty: Easy