# How to Grow Fennel Spices
Fennel is an herb that can be grown as an annual or perennial plant. Annual fennel produces edible seeds and leaves. Perennial plants, including the Florence or sweet fennel, produce a large base that can be cooked as a vegetable. Planting fennel properly is essential to the taste of the final herb.
Things You'll Need
- Fennel seed
- Hoe
Instructions
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Find a location in the garden with full sun and well-draining soil.
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Dig a 1/4-inch trench in your soil and spread fennel seed into the hole. Cover the seed with 1/4 inch of soil.
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Moisten the soil, making sure it is not overly wet or forming puddles.
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Thin the plants so they are spaced 9 to 12 inches apart.
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Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist.
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Harvest the plant after 10 weeks of growth.
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