{"product_id":"perennial-fennel","title":"Perennial fennel seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, elegant herb that brings beauty, fragrance, and culinary versatility to the garden. Its fine, feathery foliage emits a sweet anise aroma, making it suitable for ornamental beds, herb gardens, and naturalized areas alike. Young stems and leaves can be eaten fresh in salads, while the flowers and seeds are also edible and used in cooking or herbal teas. Highly valued by pollinators, it is an excellent useful and decorative addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Perennial Fennel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thrives in zones 5 to 9, in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates drought well and adapts to flower beds, perennial borders, and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the Mediterranean region, fennel has been used since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. In ancient Greece and Rome, it symbolized courage and strength and was widely used to aid digestion. It later became a staple in European herb gardens, used to flavor dishes and prepare natural remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation on Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9\u003c\/strong\u003e: Direct sow in spring or fall, very hardy and overwintering plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indoor or direct sow after the last frost, mulching recommended at the end of the season to protect the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Perennial Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6 mm (¼ in) deep, spacing plants 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moderately moist until plants are established, then water more lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young leaves and stems as needed. Seeds can be harvested when the umbels turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back the plant in late autumn to encourage new growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants produce seed heads in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the umbels are dry, cut them and gently shake to release the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure seeds are completely dry before storing in airtight containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 3 to 4 years if stored in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate No. 1962)**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645368176,"sku":"MF-HERB-024","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Perennial_Fennel_2.jpg?v=1776549596","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/perennial-fennel","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}