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Bronze

Herb

Foeniculum vulgare

Overview
Bronze is an heirloom fennel variety prized for its distinctive copper-bronze foliage that sets it apart from traditional green fennel. This productive herb reaches maturity in 50-60 days and develops a sweet anise flavor that evolves from mild in young plants to rich and intensely fragrant when fully mature. The bronze coloring becomes more pronounced as the plant matures, making it visually striking in gardens. Bronze fennel is valued both as a culinary herb for its superior flavor depth and as an ornamental addition to herb and perennial gardens, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost date or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soil, powdery mildew in humid conditions.