Fennel - Florence-Finocchio

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The Fennel Florence Finocchio, 'Foenicucum vulgare var. If you have never had fennel bulb, you are missing a treat. azoricum', is grown as a vegetable for the succulent, sweet, licorice-flavored bulbs or as a herb for the delicately flavored feathery foliage. They need to be kept moist. Seed produced by the Florence Fennel is also used in flavoring. In cool climates, plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The delicate foliage can be used as a flavoring herb. Fennel does best in well drained, sandy soils with lots of organic matter. It can be eaten raw or used very effectively in soups, deep fried, in pasta or sauteed. Bulb production in hot summer climates requires a planting time in mid summer for fall harvest. ... more information

Monkshood They bloom from late summer into early fall. Monkshood prefers shady locations. Monkshood requires soils that are high in organic matter and the soil must be moist, but not soggy. Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the roots.