{"product_id":"fennel-solaris-f1","title":"Fennel Solaris F1","description":"Unwins Fennel Solaris F1 Seeds are fast maturing vegetables that have a strong, aniseed flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese fennels are perfect when chopped into salads or braised with meat and fish. Not only are these crops delicious, they also improve the structure and nutrient content of your soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession-sow for continuous supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood disease resistance\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":54989170999681,"sku":"WEST-30310350","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/2zax23tcbz3.jpg?v=1763473418","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/fennel-solaris-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}