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Orazio

Herb

Foeniculum vulgare

Overview
Crisp and flavorful with a nice anise flavor. Highly uniform. Due to its heavier bulbs, Orazio has a higher yield potential than flatter, open-pollinated fennels. Suitable for late summer and early fall harvest in most areas. It also can be transplanted in January for an April harvest in areas with mild winters, such as coastal California. Also available with NOP-compliant pelleting.
Planting
Direct sow in late spring or early summer, or transplant seedlings started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, cutworms. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soils.