{"product_id":"fennel-florence","title":"Fennel, Florence","description":"\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Approximately 1 g, or about ~300 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFennel, Florence, 1 g. Azoricum) 90 days. Known to. Italian gardeners as. Finocchio. Dill-shaped leaves with distinctive licorice flavor. May produce bulbs, which can be blanched or eaten raw in salads. Growing instructions: Biennial in zones 2-5, perennial in zones 6-10. Germination: 70°F, darkness required, 7-14 days. Direct seed. Full sun. 36-60 in. tall. Medicinal: Fennel is used as a carminative to relieve flatulence and colic while stimulating digestion. It is also anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and is similar to anise in calming bronchial coughs. It has estrogenic activity and stimulates milk flow in nursing mothers. Read more about. Fennel culture\u0026gt;\u0026gt;. General. Culinary. Herbs. For growing instructions, please see the bottom of each variety description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":52272946512056,"sku":"SE-71227","price":3.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/florence-fennel-77b21200fdca350ac14db3e10bf020a5.jpg?v=1763612390","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/fennel-florence","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}