Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Fennel
Variety Name: Antares F1
Genus: Foeniculum
Species: vulgare
Year: 2017
Common Name: Bulb Fennel
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Bejo
Close Market Comparison: Orion F1, Preludio F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 24 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): White bulb
Fruit Shape: Round
Fruit Size: 4-5 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet, licorice/anise flavor
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: In rows 6 inches apart and 2 feet between rows
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 68
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 58
HOW TO GROW
Direct seeding: space seeds 2″ apart in row, thin to 6″ spacing. Transplant: raise plants for 4 weeks in the greenhouse, transplant into the ground from late spring to late summer.
AAS Winners
Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
Grown as an ornamental rather than an edible, this plant has been a standout in the garden. It has reliably returned the past 3 years and attracts a multitude of swallowtail caterpillars each year. I will definitely be adding more to the gardens as a beautiful, frothy accent and host plant for our winged friends.
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
East to grow, lovely white bulbs. The fronds were favored by Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Zone 6a