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Bronze Fennel · Fennel

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Bronze Fennel to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 9th
Harvest BeginsApr 10th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Bronze fennel can be treated like a delicate herb-start: direct sow outdoors or start with minimal root disturbance, then thin to give plants airflow to prevent foliar issues.