{"product_id":"bronze-fennel","title":"Bronze Fennel Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBronze fennel (\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpureum') is a versatile and flavorful herb that's well worth growing if you have the right spot for it. Its leaves carry a classic sweet, anise-like flavor that pairs beautifully with fish, breads, and salads—and it produces abundantly throughout the season. Pollinators love it, and the feathery bronze foliage adds some color and texture to the garden. Just be thoughtful about placement; fennel can be a bit of a difficult neighbor to some plants, so it does best with some elbow room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbs primarily ship in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Bronze Fennel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular Ornamental Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e That deep bronze, feathery foliage is unlike almost anything else in the herb garden—beautiful as a border plant, a backdrop, or a standalone feature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eFully Edible and Flavorful:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves, seeds, and all parts of the fennel plant are usable in the kitchen, with a sweet licorice flavor that pairs especially well with fish, breads, and salads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐝 Pollinators and Swallowtails Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel's large, open flower heads are easy for bees and butterflies to access, and it's a known host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Plant Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e Plant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e4–6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e When to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring, after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 When to Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaves can be harvested throughout the growing season; seeds in late summer once the flower heads begin to dry; pollen when flowers are fully open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil of average fertility. Like thyme, fennel doesn't need rich soil and can actually get leggy and floppy if over-fertilized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun—fennel loves heat and light and will perform best with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, then water sparingly. Bronze fennel is fairly drought-tolerant once settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip feathery leaves as needed throughout the season. For seeds, wait until the flower heads begin to turn brown, then cut and dry them in a paper bag to catch the seeds as they fall. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be mindful of where you plant fennel. It is allelopathic, meaning it can inhibit the growth of some neighboring plants, particularly tomatoes, peppers, and beans. It grows happily alongside dill, but keep it away from most vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze fennel self-seeds readily. Deadhead spent flower heads if you want to limit spreading, or let it go to seed and enjoy the volunteer plants that pop up the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFennel has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times, valued across Greek, Roman, and Chinese traditional medicine. Some of its most common traditional uses include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel tea and fennel seeds are among the most widely used traditional remedies for bloating, gas, and indigestion. Fennel seed tea is a common home remedy for an upset stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfant colic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diluted fennel tea has traditionally been used to soothe colic in infants, though this should always be discussed with a pediatrician first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel has traditionally been used to help ease coughs and congestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral tonic:\u003c\/strong\u003e In many herbal traditions, fennel is considered a broadly strengthening herb, used to support overall wellness and vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur bronze fennel is greenhouse-grown and arrives as an established plug in a 3\" pot, ready to go straight into your garden or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm on Central","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":49279408799911,"sku":"LPFENBRO1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":45312811630759,"sku":"LPFENBRO6","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":49154095087783,"sku":"LPFENBRO12","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/BronzeFennel.jpg?v=1714678403","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/bronze-fennel","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}