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- Q.Fennel Harvesting - Fennel plant has gone to seed and is dying off as it does every year. How and when do I ...
- Q.Fennel Propagation From Bulbs Bought At Grocery Store - We have a pet rabbit that loves fennel leaves (this is not a rabbit question). Accordingly, we buy 5 to ...
- Q.Fennel - someone gave me a fennel bulb. no roots, but it was sprouting from the top. I stuck it in the ...
- Q.Harvesting Fennel Bulbs - Thanks for the info on fennel bulbs! I'm confused about one thing: you write "measure the bulb with a ruler" ...
- Q.Since Fennel Is Obnoxious To Many Plants If Planted Near By, Does It Have A Similar Effect If The Fronds Are Used As Mulch? - I am particularly interested in using fennel as mulch for succulents.
- Q.Fennel Cousins? - The article on this page refers to fennel's cousins. I don't see them. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/fennel/growing-fennel.htm
- Q.Can I Grow Fennel In A Green House? - I haven't got a garden.
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Anonymous on
October 12, 2018Q.Fennel harvesting
Fennel plant has gone to seed and is dying off as it does every year. How and when do I harvest the root? Can I save the seeds and grow more fennel?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 15, 2018A.I am including an article about how and when to harvest the root. As far as the seeds go, you can harvest and grow them, but be aware that if there are any dill, either in a garden or wild, nearby, then they will hybridize. This will mean that the plants will be part dill, and part fennel. Here is the article I promised: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/fennel-vegetables/harvesting-fennel-bulbs.htm
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- Asked by
Nixonathome on
February 12, 2019
Tampa, floridaQ.Fennel propagation from bulbs bought at grocery store
We have a pet rabbit that loves fennel leaves (this is not a rabbit question). Accordingly, we buy 5 to 8 fennel buls and leaves per week. After about 30 bulb purchases, I realized how much i could save by propagating on my own. I read probably 10 articles on the web, including yours, and started efforts. Over the last six months I tried cutting horizontally, vertically, into vertical sections, setting in water, setting on moist pebbles, setting on moist dirt, (and 2 stuck in potting soil in the back yard, which lasted one night and were carried off whole by a strong raccoon or opossum (no, not a raccoon possum question either)). I tried with the heart stalk and with a one inch round section including the root core outline. I tried organic and inorganic. I tried removing the sections that showed brown mold, and tried daily rinsing. We live on the gulf coast of Florida. Temps from 55 to 80 degrees. On the kitchen windowsill facing north. Batting average, 00000 for 80 tries. There was NEVER a root that sprouted. But I will not give up. Even the rabbit thinks i must have a brown thumb. Can you come up with any further suggestions?
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BushDoctor on
February 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Try rooting it in your refrigerator! They like cooler temperatures. Add a few drops of honey and crushed aspirin powder to water (about a 1/4 of a gallon. Change the water daily, and you should have roots in no time.
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2019Q.fennel
someone gave me a fennel bulb. no roots, but it was sprouting from the top. I stuck it in the ground and covered it with dirt. Do you think it will get roots and grow more?? thankyou
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 4, 2019A.Yes, this will work!
Here is an article with more information.
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Kate Connelly on
July 5, 2019
Delaware, more or lessQ.Harvesting fennel bulbs
Thanks for the info on fennel bulbs! I'm confused about one thing: you write "measure the bulb with a ruler" but as the buld is underground, I don't see how to do this. Or will the bulb sort of emerge from the soil when it's ready? My plants are very tall, so I think harvetsing time might be close! :-) Delicious parboiled, then topped with parmesan and baked in the oven to golden bubbling deliciousness.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2019A.The leaves are ready for harvest in as little as a month, while bulbs may take two or three months to reach maturity. You should began to see the bulb emerge from the soil and then you began to watch it for harvest!
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September 11, 2019Q.Since fennel is obnoxious to many plants if planted near by, does it have a similar effect if the fronds are used as mulch?
I am particularly interested in using fennel as mulch for succulents.
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GKH_Susan on
September 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I'm sure you can use it, but it probably won't last long. It most likely will decompose quickly and the feathery fronds won't help much to conserve moisture or reduce weed germination.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/plants-that-repel-aphids.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gardenSimpleton on
February 23, 2020
22302Q.Fennel Cousins?
The article on this page refers to fennel's cousins. I don't see them. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/fennel/growing-fennel.htm
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GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It says fennel is a cousin to herbs such as dill, carraway and cumin.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cumin/cumin-herb-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/dill/tips-on-how-to-grow-dill-weed-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/caraway/caraway-growing.htm
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April 5, 2020Q.can I grow fennel in a green house?
I haven't got a garden.
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GKH_Susan on
April 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you have plenty of light and well-drained soil, you should be able to grow fennel in your greenhouse.
Here's an article about growing fennel in containers:Was this answer useful?00
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