Tea Fennel - Herbs
kr17 (Foeniculum vulgare)
Important perennial tea- and medicinal plant. It is the ripe seeds which are used, ripening from the 2nd year onwards. Grows to a height of approx. 1.5 metres. Start off in pots and transplant, or sow directly.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial |
|---|---|
| Temperature requirements | medium |
| Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Nutrient requirements | low-medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-1 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.