Growing fennel at home step by step.

Fennel is a perennial herbaceous plant in the celery family, up to 90-200 cm tall. In appearance it looks like dill, in flavor and aroma closer to anise, but with a sweeter and more pleasant flavor.

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Fennel is recommended for the treatment of flatulence, spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Seeds: a good remedy for colds, coughs.

To plant fennel from at home, it takes 5-8 weeks.

What we need

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Pot or container with a depth of 15-20 cm and with a drain hole at the bottom.
Land for indoor plants and preferably garden land.
Water spray.
Seeds

Step 1. Preparation of seeds

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In order for the seeds to grow faster and better, they must first be soaked in warm water for 24-48 hours, changing the water every 12 hours. Then, seeds that rise to the surface of the water should be discarded, because they are most likely not suitable for planting. All other seeds that have fallen to the bottom should be removed with a sieve and dried.

Step 2. Site preparation

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To get started, place a 2-3 cm expanded clay drainage layer at the bottom of the pot or container. As fennel soil, combine a mix of garden soil and houseplant soil. If you don't have a chance to buy good garden soil, land purchased with [biohumus] (). Another suitable option is a mix of biohumus with coconut fiber. Keep in mind that the better and loose the soil, the more chances you have of obtaining good results.

Step 3. Sowing seeds

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Now you need to water the soil with water from a sprayer, dig a small bend 1-1.5 cm deep, sprinkle the seeds in it, then lightly spray over the edge of the slot and moisten the soil again with water from a spray bottle .

It is important that the grooves are shallow and that the seeds are not too dusty.

Step 4. Germination

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Now covering the pot with a plastic bag or wrap and allowing it to germinate for a week in a dark place where the temperature does not exceed 18-20 degrees. When the buds appear, pull the extra buds out to get a 3cm distance between the remaining buds, and then place the pot on the window.

Take care of the harvest

Well, that's it, it only remains to provide adequate care of the crops and wait 30-40 days before the first harvest. Here are some rules and tips that will be helpful to you during this period:

Caring for fennel that grows on a balcony or window is watering, spraying, removing weeds in time. Irrigation should be maintained with clean water as needed: Fennel grows well in moist soil, but too much water cannot be poured because it fills the soil with fungus. Every day, you need to rotate the pot 180 degrees to ensure its beautiful growth and not let it overgrow.

The fennel will be ready when the bulbs are about 7 cm in diameter. Cut just below the lamp at ground level. Harvest the leaves as at any time. Harvest the flower heads after the seeds have formed and the head is dead. Extract the seeds and dry them in a cool, dry place.

Reference:

https://hinojo.org/cultivar-hinojo/
https://primicia.com.ve/especiales/yerberito/hinojo-propiedades-beneficios-y-para-que-sirve/