Fennel Romanesco ORGANIC Seeds

A traditional Italian Florence fennel producing rounded aromatic bulbs with crisp sweet flesh bringing bold flavour and dependable harvests to kitchen gardens vegetable beds and Mediterranean style plantings.

 

Organic Fennel Romanesco forms firm pale bulbs with a rich aniseed aroma and tender texture ideal for salads roasting grilling and classic Italian dishes. Plants grow upright with fine feathery foliage that can also be used fresh as a garnish. This heritage type is valued for its strong flavour reliable growth and ability to perform well in warm sunny conditions. Being organically produced it is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking natural seed free from chemical treatment.

 

It thrives in full sun and fertile free draining soil with steady moisture. Regular watering encourages plump even bulbs and reduces the risk of bolting. Romanesco is a versatile crop suited to home gardens allotments and small scale kitchen growing.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors from March to May or outdoors from May to July

Germination takes approximately seven to fourteen days at fifteen to twenty degrees Celsius

Grow in fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height sixty to eighty centimetres

Spread thirty to forty centimetres

Harvest from July to October

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist compost and cover lightly

Grow on in bright warm conditions then harden off before planting outdoors

Space plants thirty to forty centimetres apart for full bulb development

 

Growing and maintenance

Water regularly to prevent bolting

Earth up around the base to blanch bulbs if desired

Harvest when bulbs are firm and rounded

Ideal for vegetable beds kitchen gardens and Mediterranean plantings

 

Uses and benefits

Strong aromatic flavour

Traditional Italian variety

Fine edible foliage

Perfect for salads roasting and grilling