More about the plant below:
Garden fennel (Anethum graveolens)
category : herbs, annuals
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 1.2 m
frost resistance : to 0 ° C (seeds in the ground to -20 ° C)
reaction soil : slightly acidic, neutral
preferences soil : fertile, sandy loam, permeable
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : yellow
shape : upright
period flowering : June-October
seeding : April-October (indoors also in winter)
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : vegetable garden, balconies, terraces, rooms, edible plant, cut flower, herb bed
pace of growth : fast
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Dill was first cultivated in monastery gardens.From the very beginning it was a valued medicinal and spice plant.
Growth form of fennel
The dill stalks are 60-120 cm tall and are decorated with branched leaves. The 'Tetradill' variety has a lot of leaves. 'Mariska' seems to have huge flower panicles, while 'Sari' has a very aromatic scent.Small yellow flowers open from July to September.
Garden fennel - position
Dill matures best in warm and sunny places, there are no special requirements as to the type of soil.Dill sown between carrot beds repels carrot cream.Garden fennel should not be grown in close proximity to caraway and fennel.
Growing fennel
Dill is an annual herb. They can be sown in several batches, at intervals of 2-3 weeks, then we will harvest the crops throughout the summer.Dill is sown for the spice in April, in rows or in the entire bed.The best seeds are obtained from 10 cm interrupted crops.
The first delicate herbs can be harvested after about 4 weeks. Plants have the most essential oils shortly before flowering.If we don't care about seeds, we can cut off the whole plant after flowering.
Garden fennel - application
Fennel tea helps you fall asleep, stimulates digestion and helps with stomach aches and flatulence.As a seasoning, fennel can be added to salads, soups, sauces, fish and meats. Dried flower shoots flavor pickled cucumbers.
Tip
The fennel seeds fall off quickly, so as soon as they start to mature, place a tray under them.
