Sweet fennel (Soey)

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 Sweet Fennel a Species of fennels

Common Name

Fennel

Fenocchio

Soey

Botanical Name

Foeniculum vulgare


Information


Sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering perennial plant related to carrots. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but is used throughout the world as a flavoring herb. Sweet fennel has a sweet aromatic flavor similar to anise, and is an important ingredient in absinthe. In the wild, it often becomes a noxious weed.


Attract Birds


Sweet fennel is commonly used as an aromatic herb, but if it’s left to flower and go to seed, it can also be very attractive to wild birds. Its small flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, drawing birds, bees, butterflies and other insects, including hoverflies, which in turn attract insect-eating birds. It is a host plant to caterpillars, which these birds also love to feed on. Finally, sweet fennel seeds can be eaten by insect-eating birds.


Name Story


Sweet fennel

This plant is highly aromatic and the herbs are used in cooking for its wonderful flavor. The word fennel is developed from Middle English fenel or fenyl. Moreover, the herb tastes sweet which lead to the naming of sweet fennel. 


Interesting Facts


It is said that more than 200 years ago, the Russian businessman Mikhailov had a sudden hernia while touring in China. The accompanying doctor had no idea what to do. An old Chinese doctor immediately gave him sweet fennel . After a while, his pain miraculously disappeared.


Symbolism


Having both wit and beauty, strength, worthy of praise.


Characteristics


Plant Type

Herb


Lifespan

Perennial, Biennial, Annual


Bloom Time

Summer


Plant Height

1.3 to 7 feet

Spread

3 feet

Flower Size

Inflorescence 2 inch to 3.5 inches

Habitat

Near the sea

Flower Color

Yellow

Leaf Color

GreenBlue

Fruit Color

GreenWhiteBrown

Stem Color

Green.


Conditions Requirement



Difficulty Rating

Sweet fennel is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.


Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun


Hardiness

-20 ℉


Hardiness Zones

3 to 10


Soil

Sand, Loam, Clay, Chalky, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.





Care Guide



Water

Sweet fennel plants require consistently moist soil throughout their growing seasons. If you see them wilt or they are growing slowly, increase watering intervals. Drip irrigation systems or timed soaker hoses can be a good investment to ensure a robust crop.


Fertilization

Fertilization once every 2-3 months during the growing season.


Pruning

Trim the diseased, withered leaves once a month.


Planting Time

Spring, Fall


Harvest Time

Early fall, Mid fall


Propagation

Sowing


Potting Suggestions

Needs excellent drainage in pots.


Pests and Diseases


Fungal diseases; aphids, slugs..


Scientific classification


Genus

Foeniculum - Fennels

Family

Apiaceae - Umbellifers, Celery, Carrot, Parsley

Order

Apiales - Carrots, ivies and allies

Class

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes..


Uses


Garden Use

Typically kept in vegetable and herb gardens, the sweet fennel plant can also be grown in cottage and butterfly gardens. It produces a vegetable that is widely sought for its cooking uses. They are also prized for being disease and animal-resistant while attracting helpful insects and pollinators. Companion plants of the sweet fennel include yarrow, coneflower, ornamental onion, and common zinnia.


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