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Feathery green or bronze leaves grow along the succulent stems that sprout from the bulbous root of fennel. Foeniculum vulgare or common fennel is a perennial grown mainly for its flavorful leaves and seeds. Florence fennel (finocchio) is an annual prized for its edible base. Both varieties have leaves, seeds, stems and bulbs that taste like anise and licorice with nutty overtones. Fennel requires six hours of sun each day and a rich, well-drained soil to thrive. More water during the hot weather will guarantee a plump tasty bulb. “Earth up” around the bulb to prevent photosynthesis so the bulb remains white. It grows well in cool conditions so a planting in August will mature in the fall. Fennel is said to be a “nasty neighbor” to bush beans, tomatoes and peppers and coriander is unfriendly to fennel because it prevents seeds from forming. Locate these plants far from each other in the garden! The charming yellow flower umbels provide seeds for cooking...
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