Fennel seeds - Romanesco, Originally hailing from the Mediterranean Basin region, Romanesco fennel has large round bulbs weighing between 500g and a massive 1kg, Florence heirloom variety with plump, oval bulbs, thick, tightly wrapped stems, and plenty of feathery leaveshas. It has a high bolting resistance and is best grown for late cropping.
A vegetable plant to grace any plot, an attractive vegetable with tall stems and feathery green foliage. Unlike the fennel in the herb section which is grown specifically for its leaves, the Florence Fennel is grown for the bulbous swollen plant base which can be used chopped raw in salads, braised as a vegetable or added to delicious winter casseroles. It has a mild aniseed taste and a texture similar to that of celery.
Many gardeners swear that this is the most attractive heirloom Florence fennel around, as well as one of the most succulent. The bulbs are large and can get up to 1kg, but don’t grow it for the bulbs alone! Use the leaves in salads, the stems in stir fries, and the seeds as a seasoning.