{"title":"Florence Fennel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis type of fennel is grown mainly for its bulbous swelling close to the roots. It can be used as a mini vegetable and the leaves can also be used in salads. A fine crop that does well in warm moist summers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/florence-fennel-romanesco\" title=\"florence fennel romanesco vegetable seeds\"\u003eRomanesco\u003c\/a\u003e is the top choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fennel-bronze\" title=\"fennel bronze herb seeds\"\u003eBronze Fennel\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in the herb range\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-kohl-rabi\" title=\"kohl rabi vegetable seeds\"\u003eKohl Rabi\u003c\/a\u003e is also a bulbous swelling low on the plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"florence-fennel-romanesco","title":"Florence Fennel Romanesco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomanesco \u003c\/strong\u003eis a superb late variety, producing large round bulbs that are pure white. It is very resistant to bolting. Delicious. Price for 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: June to August for cropping in September to November. Starting seeds 1cm deep in modules makes it easier to plant out without disturbing roots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: plant out at 4\/5 leaf stage and watch out for slugs. Keep watered (they like moist rich soil) and mulch if possible. It is traditional, but not essential, to earth up when the bulb starts to swell. Cut at least 2.5cm above ground and leave roots to resprout – these small tasty shoots are delicious in salads but will need cloches as the weather cools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: remove the outer leaves then steam, grill or boil. You can also use as a mini vegetable if harvested early; the leaves are delicious in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824600621332,"sku":"FLFRO","price":0.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/florencefennelRomanesco1.jpg?v=1752596913"},{"product_id":"florence-fennel-sweet-florence","title":"Florence Fennel Sweet Florence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional variety from Italy, is high yielding with fragrant, decorative foliage. The bulbs are large and round and beautifully flavoured. Try it in salads, roast in olive oil, stir-fried, very good raw with cheese and can be mixed with other vegetables for flavour. Price for 25 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: in April \u0026amp; May (with protection), and on until July for later crops. Starting seeds in modules makes it easy to plant out without disturbing roots. Plant out at 4\/5 leaf stage \u0026amp; watch out for slugs. You can grow individual plants in 13cm pots. Keep watered (they like moist rich soil), mulch if possible. It is traditional (not essential) to earth up when the bulb starts to swell. Cut at least 2.5cm above ground and leave roots to resprout – these small tasty shoots are delicious in salads. Protect with a cloche in the autumn to prolong the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: in salads and with cheese, roast in olive oil, stir fry them or mix them with other veggies for mouth-watering flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824615891220,"sku":"FLFSF","price":0.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/florencefennelsweetflorence.jpg?v=1752596949"},{"product_id":"florence-fennel-zefa-fino","title":"Florence Fennel Zefa Fino","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely flavoured \u003cstrong\u003eZefa Fino\u003c\/strong\u003e is an open pollinated variety that is resistant to bolting from earlier sowing in March, otherwise sow in April to May for harvesting during summer\/autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: bolt resistant Zefa Fino can be sown from mid-March to May to harvest summer\/autumn. Start seeds in modules for easy planting out without disturbing roots. Plant out at 4\/5 leaf stage and watch out for slugs. Keep watered (they like moist rich soil) and mulch if possible. It is traditional but not essential to earth up when the bulb starts to swell. Cut at least 2.5cm above ground \u0026amp; leave roots to resprout – these small shoots are delicious in salads. In autumn protect with cloches to prolong the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: remove the outer leaves then steam, grill or boil. Try serving with just butter or sauté with peas and red peppers. It can be used as a mini vegetable if harvested early; the leaves are delicious in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824627491092,"sku":"FLFZF","price":0.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/florencefennelzefafino.png?v=1752596987"},{"product_id":"florence-fennel-mantovano","title":"Florence Fennel Mantovano","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom \u003cstrong\u003eMantovano\u003c\/strong\u003e combines flavour with adaptivity!  This variety will give you options - spring sowing for an early harvest (strong bolt resistance) and main season cropping with a good hold in prime condition (just quietly getting fatter).  And yet more options – harvest early for sweet and tender mini bulbs or, after about 75 days, start harvesting the large bulbs (and Mantovano is one of the larger bulbing fennels) which will be white, crispy, aromatic and a good weight (300g or there about).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW:\u003c\/strong\u003e bolt resistant Mantovano can be sown from mid-March to May to harvest summer or from June to August for cropping September to November.   Sowing 1cm deep in modules makes it easier to plant out without disturbing roots when they reach the 4\/5 leaf stage.  Keep watered (they like moist rich soil) and mulch if possible.  Earthing up is traditional, not essential, when the bulb starts to swell.  Allow 75 days or more for larger bulbs, or crop early for mini bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY:  \u003c\/strong\u003ebulbs can be eaten raw, sliced thin, in salads or with dips. They are good grilled, sautéed, or steamed whole or sliced. Delicious boiled \u0026amp; served with cheese sauce or butter. Or roast them with a drizzle of olive oil.  You can even substitute these fennel bulbs for onions in many recipes… the texture when thinly sliced is similar but will give you a different flavour twist – try in a tomato sauce and see how you like the combination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51282330190100,"sku":"FLFMA","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/More-Veg-Logo-2024-squareresized.jpg?v=1750082225"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/collections\/florence_fennel_vegetable_seeds_m.jpg?v=1742655084","url":"https:\/\/moreveg.co.uk\/collections\/collection-florence-fennel-vegetable-seeds.oembed","provider":"MoreVeg Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}