{"product_id":"fennel-perfection","title":"Fennel Perfection","description":"Unwins Fennel Perfection Seeds have an attractive that make a delicious contribution to a salad, or taste lovely braised with fish or meat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir texture is similar to celery, with a taste of aniseed. To be sown outdoors and harvested in early autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive ferny foliage is edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Apr to Jul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Jul to Oct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour\u003c\/b\u003e: Aniseed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow seeds singly in module trays to avoid root disturbance, about 1 cm deep. Keep on a warm windowsill (15–20 °C) and water regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On \/ Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually acclimatise seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting out after the risk of frost has passed. Plant into fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot, 30 cm apart, avoiding root disturbance. Alternatively, plant three per container at least 40 cm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow outdoors from early to mid-summer, thinly, in a pre-watered drill about 1.5 cm deep. Carefully thin to 30 cm apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. Thinnings are tasty in salads. For baby bulbs, sow more closely together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular watering is essential for bulb development. Avoid letting soil or containers dry out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFennel dislikes heavy soils and cold conditions. Baby bulbs can be harvested in a few weeks; mature bulbs take about 3 months. Leaves can also be used for flavouring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989170901377,"sku":"WEST-30310114","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/l3mldq2bm52.jpg?v=1763473414","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/fennel-perfection","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}