Dragon – Fennel Seed

Description

Dragon – Fennel Seed is a premium hybrid variety known for its exceptional flavor and high yield. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike, this fennel offers an ideal combination of tender fronds and aromatic bulbs that are perfect for both fresh and cooked dishes. This fast-growing and disease-resistant variety is especially suited for home gardens, delivering high-quality fennel with minimal effort. Dragon is perfect for adding fresh, fragrant fennel flavor to your favorite salads, stews, and roasted dishes.

Key Features:

Unique Flavor Profile: Delivers a sweet, anise-like flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from fresh salads to soups and roasted meals.

Fast Maturing: Reaches maturity in as little as 90–100 days, allowing for quicker harvests.

High Yield: Produces a significant number of fennel bulbs per plant, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

Disease-Resistant: Known for its resistance to common pests and diseases, ensuring healthy growth.

Versatile Culinary Use: Both the fronds and the bulbs are edible, making this fennel an all-purpose herb in the kitchen.

Compact Growth: Grows to a manageable size, ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or raised beds.

Aesthetic Appeal: With its tall, feathery green fronds and large, bulbous base, Dragon fennel adds visual interest to your garden.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Hybrid (F1)

Maturity: 90–100 days from sowing

Plant Height: 30–36 inches tall

Bulb Size: Medium to large, white, and firm

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, and slightly acidic soil

Watering Needs: Regular watering to maintain soil moisture, but avoid waterlogging

Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–75°F

Spacing: 8–12 inches between plants for optimal growth

Harvesting: Bulbs can be harvested when they are firm, well-formed, and about the size of a grapefruit. Fronds can be harvested earlier for culinary use.