Florence Fennel, or finoccio, has a mild anise-like flavor, but is sweeter and more aromatic. The inflated leaf base forms a type of "bulb" and can be eaten as a vegetable - sautéed, stewed, braised, grilled or eaten raw. Fennel seeds are the primary flavor component in Italian sausage and its tender leaves are used for garnishes, added to salads, and to flavor sauces in soups and fish dishes.

 

Grown for its white bulbs that can be eaten raw or cooked. Most reliable when grown in warm (not hot) and sunny weather with weekly watering. Direct seed to avoid transplant shock.