{"title":"Fennel seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFennel is a wonderfully aromatic herb and vegetable, prized for its sweet, anise-like flavour. Grow it for the feathery, fragrant foliage and seeds that lift stews, breads, salads and teas — or choose bulbing (Florence) types for crisp, crunchy bulbs. A relative of the carrot family, it’s easy to grow and a favourite of beneficial insects. Browse our range of fennel seeds below, with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fennel-florence-seeds","title":"Fennel Florence seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFennel Florence seeds (NOT to TAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare dulce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePack: 30 seeds, 5g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 to 100 days to maturity — Fennel can be started indoors about six weeks prior to your last expected frost date or sown in succession, directly into the garden from early spring into July for a nearly year-round supply of fresh bulbs. Once the plants have developed an egg-sized bulb at their bases, hill soil up around them to keep them blanched as they grow, do not plant near dill, caraway or anise as they are in the same family and flavours can be affected. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Finocchio or vegetable fennel, the plants have a sweet, celery-like flavour with a hint of black licorice. It can be baked, boiled in soups, and also used raw, finely sliced into garden salads. The young leaves and stalks can be harvested, as needed, for flavouring recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough both anise and fennel possess a mild, black licorice flavour, they are not the same plant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll information provided on this listing is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 30 seeds","offer_id":45853821468984,"sku":"H-B049","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":45853821501752,"sku":"BW-H-B049_5g","price":7.03,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/fennel-florence-seeds-126685.jpg?v=1700726709"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/collections\/fennel-seeds.oembed","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}