Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' - P9

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * beautiful foliage * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. High leaf ornamental value. The bronze-coloured leaves are pinnate and have a spicy flavour.

Growth habit
Clump-forming, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow under glass from March to April. Sow outdoors from April to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from September to November - Sowing under glass: From March to April - Sowing outdoors: From April to June.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Bee pasture, cooking, tea, medicinal plant, for fish