It's pretty easy to start from seed. If it crosses with dill you get something that looks like dill but tastes like dirty socks smell. Fennel also has a bulb that can be used fresh or cooked. Since good fennel has an anise/licorice taste it's still not something everyone will like. I don't think I've ever seen it referred to as a good companion plant for anything. Unless you have a particular need for fennel, or are going to make sausage and want fresh fennel seed, it's basically just another weed.
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