Fat Tomato Fennel Dulce flowers
Fat Tomato Sweet Fennel Dulce Fronds
Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets And Envelope
Fat Tomato Fennel Dulce flowers
Fat Tomato Sweet Fennel Dulce Fronds
Fat Tomato Garden Seed Packets And Envelope

Sweet Fennel Dulce Seeds

€4.00

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet Fennel Dulce is a fragrant Mediterranean perennial herb, grown for both its aromatic foliage and its aniseed-flavoured seeds. Finely divided, feathery green leaves form tall, elegant plants that can reach up to 1.5 metres, topped with airy yellow flower umbels in summer.

Loved by pollinators and valued in the kitchen, fennel is as ornamental as it is useful. Allow plants to flower to harvest the seeds, traditionally used as a spice and digestive aid. Once established, fennel is long-lived and generous, bringing structure, scent, and flavour to the garden.

Average number of seeds: 20

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet Fennel Dulce is a fragrant Mediterranean perennial herb, grown for both its aromatic foliage and its aniseed-flavoured seeds. Finely divided, feathery green leaves form tall, elegant plants that can reach up to 1.5 metres, topped with airy yellow flower umbels in summer.

Loved by pollinators and valued in the kitchen, fennel is as ornamental as it is useful. Allow plants to flower to harvest the seeds, traditionally used as a spice and digestive aid. Once established, fennel is long-lived and generous, bringing structure, scent, and flavour to the garden.

Average number of seeds: 20

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • Sweet fennel thrives in sunny, well-drained spots and needs little maintenance once established. Sow seeds indoors into trays or modular pots using peat-free organic seed compost, covering lightly and keeping moist until germination. Fennel dislikes root disturbance, so handle gently and plant out while young.

    Seeds can also be direct sown into their final position or grown in deep pots. To encourage fresh leafy growth for autumn use, cut plants back in early summer before they fully run to seed.

    Sow: March to May or August to September

    Plant out: May to October

    Harvesting time: February to November (leaves); seeds late summer

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Sweet fennel is prized for both its aromatic leaves and aniseed-flavoured seeds. Use the fresh fronds sparingly to lift salads, potatoes, and vegetable dishes, or pair with meaty white fish, pork, lamb, and chicken. The flavour is fragrant and warming, never overpowering.

    Allow plants to flower and harvest the seeds for use as a spice. Fennel seeds are traditionally used to season fish, feature widely in Indian cooking, and are excellent lightly toasted to deepen their flavour. They’re also delicious in pickles and chutneys, or brewed as a soothing herbal tea long valued for aiding digestion.

    We love turning the feathery fronds into a vibrant fennel pesto with anchovies, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie