How to Grow Fennel

Fennel is a versatile and aromatic vegetable.

It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. For fall planting, sow fennel seeds directly into the garden in mid to late summer, about 1/4 inch deep, spacing plants 12 inches apart with rows about 18 inches apart. Fennel prefers cooler weather as it grows best when days shorten, which often improves bulb development and flavor. This plant requires consistent moisture but doesn’t like wet feet, so maintain a balance in watering. As fennel matures over 2.5 to 3 months, the bulb grows just above the soil surface and can be blanched by mounding soil around the base for a tender texture and milder taste. Harvest the bulb when it reaches 4 to 6 inches wide and enjoy the fresh, licorice-flavored vegetable through the cooler months. Fennel’s leaves and seeds also offer culinary uses, making it a wonderfully multi-purpose addition to the fall garden.

If you need any further help or have any questions about service, tractors, implements, or anything else equipment-related, please contact your dealer, local mechanic, or call us at 602-704-3007.  Please ask about our current new and used tractor supply.

If you are looking for old, vintage, classic, or new tractor parts, send us a part request. 

Team Tractor Ranch - #1 Tractor Dealer in Arizona. We sell and service most major brands of tractors including Yanmar, Kubota, John Deere, TYM, Mahindra, Kioti, Case, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Ford, Deutz, Case IH, Farmall, International Harvester, Branson Tractors, LS, Shibura, Claas Tractor, McCormick Tractors, Valtra, Solis, YTO, Montana, and Nortrac.