Fennel (Florence/bulbing) in Zone 8a
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Fennel (Florence/bulbing) tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 18–Feb 25 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 8–Apr 15 |
| Estimated harvest | ~90 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Fennel (Florence/bulbing).
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