Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare · Fennel · Carrot family
Also known as: Florence Fennel · Sweet Fennel · Finocchio
Easy40–200cmPet-friendlyEdible
Fennel care at a glance
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Fennel
Possible pests on Fennel include Aphids and Slugs and snails. A possible disease is Stem rot. Fennel is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Slugs and snails Low
Disease
- Stem rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
- Frost damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Fennel
- Which pests affect Fennel?
- Possible pests on Fennel include Aphids and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Fennel?
- A possible disease is Stem rot.
- Is Fennel toxic to cats and dogs?
- Fennel is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Fennel need?
- Fennel has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Fennel need?
- Fennel prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Fennel frost-hardy?
- Fennel is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34 °C.
- Can you eat Fennel?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: stems, leaves, seeds and flowers.