Finocchio, Florence Fennel 'Zefa fino' (Foeniculum azoricum)

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 26, 2003

Common name: Finocchio, Florence Fennel 'Zefa fino'
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Foeniculum
Species azoricum

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/54748/

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 26, 2003

My this is pretty, the foliage is so delicate. This is the fennel with the root part you eat? If so how do you prepare it Weezie?

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 26, 2003

LOL, Lenjo! I'm not sure about how it's prepared. I've never grown or harvested it before! I do know that the part you harvest is that bulbous stem part. It actually grows above ground. I haven't dug it up yet, but I think it's just a root system underground and not the edible part. I've been told you can steam it, or sautee it. The flavor was described as slightly licorice and celery. It's supposed to be quite tasty. It's so pretty, I think I'd grow it whether I like it as a veggy or not!

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 27, 2003

Learn something new everyday especially here on DG.Thanks Weezie, I saw something about this fennel once on Martha Stewart's show. I have grown the bronze fennel and it too has a licorice aroma about it.

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 27, 2003

I love the bronze fennel! I grow it for looks mostly, though I have dried the fronds for winter use. Fennel has such a wonderful wispy look. Some veggies are really great 'lookers', aren't they? http://plantsdatabase.com/go/285/

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 27, 2003

They are, my DDs rob the asparagus foliage often when making floral arrangements. Bright lights chard is another pretty vegetable. Some of the culinary herbs have wonderful foliage. We snitch rosemary for more than cooking here too.

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 27, 2003

Yes, Bright Lights is a wonderful chard... beautiful and good to eat!

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groovytee Washington, PA(Zone 6b) Dec 03, 2003

Wow, fennel, that looks delish! We would always just eat it raw. It has a very unique flavor. Wonder if I could grow that here? My mom and dad would love it!

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Dec 03, 2003

Hi, groovytee I should think that the fennel would do fine in Pennsylvania. Our summers are mild here, but there are hot summers in Italy, so it must be OK in heat. Here's the website where I ordered seed last year: http://www.cooksgarden.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TextSearch

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groovytee Washington, PA(Zone 6b) Dec 03, 2003

Thank you! I'll have to look into it.

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Dec 03, 2003

You're welcome, groovytee. Happy Gardening!

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