68 DAYS
Foeniculum vulgare
An All-America Selections winner, Antares is the first fennel selected for its exceptional flavour. With pure white, round bulbs topped with dark green, fern-like foliage, it offers a very sweet licorice-anise taste, making it a delightful addition to any garden. This variety is known for being slow to bolt and resistant to tip burn, ensuring reliable performance and high-quality harvests for the dedicated gardener.
Size: Mature plants can reach heights of 18 to 24 in. with a spread of 12 to 18 in.
Yield: Expect a generous harvest of sweet bulbs, perfect for culinary uses throughout the season.
Taste: Sweet and aromatic with a distinct licorice-anise flavour that enhances a variety of dishes.
How to use: Enjoy fresh bulbs in salads, cooked dishes, or as a flavourful addition to soups and stews.
Planting tips: Best planted in full sun with well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, aiming for a sunny location that receives at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Harvest tips: Harvest when bulbs are firm and fully developed, typically when they reach about 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Cut at the base to encourage new growth.
Pelleted seed.
