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Fennel Seeds, Wadenromen
Fennel Seeds, Wadenromen
A trio of Wadenromen Fennel bulbs lined up on white background.
Wadenromen Fennel with sauteed fennel with ravioli on white background.
A Wadenromen Fennel bulb with foliage in tact on white background.
Cut and whole Wadenromen Fennel on a white background.
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Fennel Seeds, Wadenromen
Fennel Seeds, Wadenromen
A trio of Wadenromen Fennel bulbs lined up on white background.
Wadenromen Fennel with sauteed fennel with ravioli on white background.
A Wadenromen Fennel bulb with foliage in tact on white background.
Cut and whole Wadenromen Fennel on a white background.
A single Wadenromen Fennel bulb sitting on a white background.

Fennel Seeds,
Wadenromen

SKU: #HB371Min. seed count: 100
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Description

An heirloom treasure from Europe, known for its richly aromatic bulbs and strong, lingering anise flavor. A mid-to-late season variety that forms generous, oval-shaped bulbs, perfect for slow cooking or roasting. The flavor is bold and clean. sweet at first, then warmly spiced, with a finish that stays with you. Also a great choice of fennel for harvesting seeds for the spice cupboard, which are especially high in fragrant oils. A versatile, time-tested variety for both kitchen and apothecary.  Plant fennel in early spring or late summer to avoid heat stress, which triggers bolting. Keep soil consistently moist and cool, and avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
80
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
8–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Wadenromen is a mid-to-late season fennel that matures in about 80 days, so plant in early spring or late summer to avoid the heat stress that triggers bolting. Sow the seed 1/4 inch deep for germination in 7 to 10 days at a germination temperature of 68 to 85 F. Keep the soil consistently moist and cool through the life of the crop. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting, as the long taproot dislikes it.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days.
  • They can be direct sown or transplanted. (Be aware that the long taproot dislikes disturbance, so don't let them become root bound!)
  • Surface sow seeds and cover with 1/8-1/4 inch soil.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 68-85 F.

How to Grow

  • Fennel prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Sow 2 inches apart, and thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • There are no significant pests of fennel.
  • If you choose to grow fennel for its large, swollen stems, be sure to choose the Florence variety. When the bulb is about the size of a golf ball, blanch the stems by hilling up the soil around the bulb.

How to Save Seeds

  • Fennel requires 1/2 mile isolation from other fennel varieties or dill, otherwise it will become cross pollinated!
  • If you do not have space to isolate, try a bagging or caging technique and hand pollinate.
  • Collecting seeds is easy: simply allow seed heads to turn brown and dry, then cut the stalks and place in a paper bag and shake the seeds free.
  • Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

FAQ

What is Wadenromen best for in the kitchen?

It forms generous, oval-shaped bulbs that are perfect for slow cooking or roasting. The flavor is bold and clean, sweet at first, then warmly spiced, with a strong, lingering anise character.

Can I harvest the seed for the spice cupboard?

Yes, it is a great choice of fennel for seed, which is especially high in fragrant oils. Let the seed heads turn brown and dry, cut the stalks, shake the seed free in a paper bag, and store it cool and dry out of direct sunlight. Note that fennel crosses readily with other fennel, so isolate from other fennel varieties by about half a mile to come true; it will not cross with dill.

How much space do the plants need?

Sow about 2 inches apart and thin to 8 to 12 inches apart so the oval bulbs can fill out. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.

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