Mr. Fothergill’s Fennel Di Firenze – Sweet, Bulbous Italian Fennel

Grow authentic Italian fennel with Mr. Fothergill’s Di Firenze, a delicious variety producing crisp, aromatic bulbs with feathery foliage. Perfect for salads, roasting, and Mediterranean cooking, this fennel has a mild, sweet aniseed flavour and produces uniform, compact bulbs ideal for homegrown culinary use.

🌿 Key Features

• Sweet, Aromatic Bulbs: Crisp and tender with a mild aniseed flavour

• Feathery Foliage: Adds decorative and culinary appeal

• Uniform Growth: Produces compact, consistent bulbs for easy harvesting

• Versatile Use: Ideal for salads, roasting, stir-fries, and garnishes

• Reliable Cropping: Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Outdoors: March–May directly into prepared soil

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants for optimal bulb development

• Harvest: From 12–16 weeks after sowing; harvest when bulbs are firm and swollen

Perfect for gardeners seeking authentic Italian fennel — Di Firenze delivers sweet, tender bulbs and attractive foliage for the kitchen. 🌿