Fennel 'Orion F1' Seeds
£2.95
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An organic, high‑yielding fennel variety prized for its smooth, round, pale bulbs and excellent bolt tolerance. Orion F1 delivers reliably uniform crops that are delicious when braised, roasted or grated raw into salads, with feathery foliage adding a mild anise aroma to dishes and the kitchen garden alike.
Dimensions
Approx. 30 seeds
Features
notes
An organic, high‑yielding fennel variety prized for its smooth, round, pale bulbs and excellent bolt tolerance. Orion F1 delivers reliably uniform crops that are delicious when braised, roasted or grated raw into salads, with feathery foliage adding a mild anise aroma to dishes and the kitchen garden alike.
Insights
Kings Seeds, together with Suffolk Herbs, has been supplying UK growers for over a century. Their heritage of trusted seed curation, now including a wide range of organic and traditional varieties, is grounded in practical excellence and a passion for British growing.
Details
- Sow: April – May
- Harvest: Bulbs September – October (leaves available from July)
Planting
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well‑drained soil
- Aspect: Full sun to part shade
- Sowing: Sow seeds 2 cm deep in drills about 30–45 cm (12–18″) apart. Seeds should be sown directly in situ as fennel does not like root disturbance; thin seedlings to 25–30 cm (10–12″) once large enough to handle.
Care
Water well until plants are established. As the swollen stems begin to develop, gradually mound soil up around them to preserve bulb whiteness and sweetness. Avoid transplanting to minimise root shock. Regular watering and a fertile site encourage uniform bulb formation.
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