fennel isn't that hard to grow.
getting it to bulb size has always been a problem for me.
i get nice stalks, feathery fronds, just not big bulbs. maybe i grew them
too close together.
keep in mind there are two basic types of fennel. one will form a bulb.
the other growth type does not form bulbs.
give a little fertilizer, not a lot.
swallow tail butterflies really, really like fennel. caterpillars will be almost the same
color green as the stalks. you will notice them by their black and yellow spots.
i saw that you do not want to save seeds from fennel if you are also
growing dill. they can cross pollinate, and give you funny tasting seeds
in the event you want to use them in cooking.
keith
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