{"product_id":"fennel-florence-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fennel Florence 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 79, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorence Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a cool-season heirloom vegetable grown for its crisp, swollen white-green bulb and delicate feathery fronds. The entire plant offers a lightly sweet anise flavor that works beautifully in fresh salads, roasted vegetable dishes, soups, braises, and seafood recipes. Harvest young bulbs for the most tender texture, or allow them to size up while keeping soil evenly moist. Florence fennel rewards patient gardeners with an elegant, highly useful crop for the kitchen and a graceful presence in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 79, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 60%. Test Date: 7\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 79, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have added 500 extra seeds due to low germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Florence Fennel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Bulb and Fronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the crisp bulb, tender stalks, and feathery leaves in fresh and cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Anise Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a gentle licorice note that brightens salads, soups, sauces, and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Season Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs best when grown during cooler weather with steady moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Florence fennel raw, roasted, braised, grilled, or added to stocks and seafood dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional seed valued for dependable garden performance and distinctive flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturally bred heirloom variety with no genetic modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow during the cooler part of the season. In hot climates, plan for a fall, winter, or early spring crop according to local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0 to 7.0. Mix finished compost into the bed before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow seeds about 1\/4 inch deep, or transplant carefully while young to minimize root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 8 to 12 inches apart so bulbs have room to develop and airflow remains good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist. Uneven moisture can slow bulb development and increase bolting risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply compost before planting and use a balanced fertilizer if growth is slow. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce foliage without strong bulb development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound a little soil or mulch around developing bulbs to protect them from strong sunlight and help keep the base tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest bulbs when they are firm and well formed, before flowering begins. Cut fronds as needed, leaving enough foliage for the plant to continue growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly supplying quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn more about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e We meet applicable requirements for selling vegetable seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team is here to help you grow with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shave the crisp bulb thinly and combine with citrus, greens, apples, or shaved Parmesan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut into wedges, coat with olive oil and herbs, and roast until tender and caramelized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer wedges with broth, garlic, and lemon for a soft, savory side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice the bulb into thick pieces and grill until lightly charred and tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and stocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add chopped bulb, stalks, or fronds to soups, sauces, and homemade stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeafood dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with fish, shellfish, citrus, and herbs for a bright anise-scented finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Florence Fennel Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow crisp, aromatic Florence fennel for fresh salads, roasting, soups, and seafood dishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplies to harvested fennel bulb, not planting seeds. 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