Fennel (Dragon)

Spacing

6 in(4 / sqft)

Trellis

no

Seed indoor

Mar 18(-4 w)

Transplant

Apr 29(+2 w)

Harvest

~13 weeks from sowing

Last fall harvest

Oct 15 – Nov 12(at frost to +4 w)

Succession

every 3-4 weeks

Water

1-2 per week

Seed shelf life

3–4 y

Lifecycle

annual

Seed source

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Bulb fennel — long days + heat trigger bolting, so the fall crop is more reliable. Don't transplant past 4 true leaves (root disturbance triggers bolt). 'Dragon' is the bolt-resistant pick.