Fennel

Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 140 (4,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moist during germination, water regularly after germination

Soil: prefers a rich, light, well-drained soil; cover seeds with 1/4 inch of soil

Temperature: 10 to 21 degrees Celsius (50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 8 to 12 inch (20 to 30 cm) spacing in rows about 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45cm) apart

Germination Time: 12 to 18 days