§ Herb
Fennel
Harvest window: Jul-Oct
How to harvest it
Harvest bulb when fist-sized
Keeping it
Fridge ~1 wk
In the kitchen
Roast, raw; fronds garnish
Worth watching for
- Aphids
- Leaf spot
Spot one of these? Garden Care members just snap a photo and ask — it's what we're here for.
Honest note for Central MA: Allelopathic — plant apart from other crops
Grow fennel in your own yard.
We'll design and build a garden suited to your light — and we'll show you how to tell when it's ready to pick.