Aniseed Fennel 'Romanesco' (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds
🌿 An Italian heritage with refined taste! 🌿
Aniseed fennel 'Romanesco' is an Italian heirloom variety prized for its extra-large, round bulbs that develop an intense licorice flavor . Its tender, crunchy texture makes it a must-have ingredient both raw and cooked. This fennel is distinguished by its good tolerance to bolting , making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a bountiful, quality harvest.
💡 A classic from the Italian vegetable garden that enhances your dishes!
Features :
Days to maturity: 80-85 days
Bulb size: 5-6 inches in diameter
Height: 18-24 inches
Plant spacing: 12-14 inches
Exposure: Full sun
Sowing: Indoor/direct sowing
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds directly into the ground in mid to late May in sunny, well-drained soil. For a quicker start, start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost in a soilless mix. Maintain a temperature of 70°F (21°C) to promote germination in 10 to 14 days .
After emergence, lower the temperature slightly and acclimate the seedlings before transplanting them outside once the frost has passed. Sow seeds 3 mm (1/8″) deep and space them 2.5 cm (1″) apart before thinning to 25-30 cm (10-12″) to allow good bulb growth.
How to enjoy 'Romanesco' fennel?
Raw, it is eaten in thin strips in salads, bringing a crunchy and aniseed touch. Cooked, it becomes melting and develops a subtle sweetness, perfect for fish dishes, gratins or roasted in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil and parmesan. Its stems can flavor broths and its leaves are used as an aromatic herb.
🌿 Why grow 'Romanesco' anise fennel?
🥗 A unique, sweet and aniseed taste, perfect for Mediterranean cuisine
🌸 Extra large bulbs for a generous harvest
☀️ Good tolerance to heat and bolting
🌱 A versatile plant: bulb, stems and leaves are entirely edible!
Add a touch of Italian authenticity to your vegetable garden and kitchen with 'Romanesco' fennel!
