Description
The flowers are produced in terminal compound umbels 5-15 cm wide, each umbel section with 20-50 tiny yellow flowers on short stalks.
Fennel is a highly aromatic biennial herb, erect, shining green, and grows to 2.5 m tall, with hollow stems. The leaves grow up to 40 cm long; they are finely dissected, with the ultimate segments filament-like, about 0.5 mm wide.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Fennel, Sweet fennel, Florence fennel, Finocchio, Moti saunf |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 24-36 in |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Bloom Time | July to August |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Velaiti Saunf care
Grow peonies in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist soil that drains well. Soil pH should be neutral.
The soil will benefit from the addition of organic material in the planting hole. If the soil is heavy or very sandy, enrich it with compost.
Incorporate about 1 cup of bonemeal into the soil. Tamp soil firmly.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Velaiti Saunf special feature
Fennel is used in Indian cooking.
Velaiti Saunf uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Foeniculum vulgare (Apiaceae) commonly known as fennel is a well known and important medicinal and aromatic plant widely used as carminative, digestive, lactogogue and diuretic and in treating respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders
Culinary Use:
- Fennel is used in Indian cooking
- It is an essential ingredient while making biryani, the delicious aromatic rice preparation