Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
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Pl. 1F03 — Foeniculum vulgare
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IPrezentare
Prezentare
Foeniculum vulgare, foenicolă (Foeniculum vulgare), este o herbară perenială nativă din regiunea Mediteraneenei și unele părți ale Asiai. Înflorșează în sucuri de uleiuri cu pH între 7,5 și 8, fiind adaptabil dar preferând condiții mai seci. Foeniculum vulgare poate fi găsit în mod natural pe o gamă largă de părți din Afeganistan, Albania, Algerie, Bulgaria și multe alte țări din Mediteranea, Marea Orientului și Asia Centrală. Plantul este cunoscut pentru părțile mănunchiabile sale, care includ flori, frunze, rădăci, semințe și steme. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ uleiuri de floare albastre luminoase în formă de umbel și frunze aromatice fețețice care pot atinge o înălțime de până la 1,5 m cu o lățime de aproximativ 1 m. Presența sa este marcată prin capacitatea sa de a floresc în zonele de durabilitate 4-9, fiind un adăugare versatilă în jardine sau landscaped.
Quick answers
What is Fennel?
Foeniculum vulgare, foenicolă (Foeniculum vulgare), este o herbară perenială nativă din regiunea Mediteraneenei și unele părți ale Asiai. Înflorșează în sucuri de uleiuri cu pH între 7,5 și 8, fiind adaptabil dar preferând condiții mai seci.
What is Fennel used for?
Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Fennel
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional use: fennel seed as carminative for gas and infant colic.
Anethole — antispasmodic
IV·bMixology suggestions
1 draft
Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Digestive Ease
digestiontea
Traditional use for aiding digestion and reducing gas.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Foeniculum vulgare se dezvolte în sucuri de uleiuri și preferă un pH între 7,5 și 8. Este toleranță la lipsa apării, dar beneficiază de conditii umide, fiind adaptabil la diverse mediuni. Acest plant perenial crește până la o înălțime de până la 1,5 m și o lățime de aproximativ 1 m, având un nevoi moderate de lumină. Foeniculum vulgare poate fi propagoat prin semințe sau împărțirea rădăcinilor sale. Durabil în zonele 4-9, este potrivit pentru regiuni temperate. Păstrează părțile mănunchiabile sale - flori, frunze, rădăci, semințe și steme - pentru utilizare culinară.
Light
7/10
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.5 m × 1 m
Soil pH
7.5–8
For first-time growers
How to grow Fennel for the first time
8steps
Start with fennel as a simple, rewarding herb for beginners.
- 1
What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, a sunny spot in your garden, and basic gardening tools like a trowel.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant fennel in spring after the last frost, or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Choose a well-draining soil with a pH between 7.5 and 8.0. Ensure containers are at least 12 inches deep for good root growth.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, spaced about 6-8 inches apart. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.
- 5
First two weeks
Keep the soil consistently moist and protect young plants from pests with a light mulch or row cover.
- 6
Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks with compost to keep the plant healthy.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune back any yellowing leaves and trim spent flower heads to encourage new growth and prevent self-seeding.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing enough sunlight, neglecting to prune, and allowing the plant to go to seed too early.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRootSeedStem
Edible uses: Oil, Condiment, Drink, Tea
Other uses:DyeEssential OiloilStrewingDynamic accumulatorFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe9 regions
native (9)AlbaniaBulgariaCyprusFranceGreeceItalyPortugalRussiaSpain
Asia6 regions
native (6)IranIraqNepalPakistanPalestineSaudi Arabia
Africa6 regions
native (6)AlgeriaEgyptEritreaEthiopiaLibyaMorocco
Broader regions
native:Sinai, Lebanon-Syria, Kriti, Gulf States, East Aegean Is.
VIIIGarden companions
51 pairs
Garden companions
51 pairsKeep away from these
Avoid planting nearby — competition, allelopathy, or shared pests/diseases.
Coriandrum sativum
Coriandrum sativum
Allelopathic
Common Grape Vine
Vitis vinifera
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Lactuca sativa
Lactuca sativa
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Wild Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Apple
Malus domestica
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Sweet cherry
Prunus avium
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Sour cherry
Prunus cerasus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
European plum
Prunus domestica
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Peach
Prunus persica
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Pear
Pyrus communis
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Black elderberry
Sambucus nigra
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Abelmoschus esculentus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Amaranthus cruentus
Amaranthus cruentus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Pigweed
Amaranthus retroflexus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Celery
Apium graveolens
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Turnip
Brassica rapa
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Cucumis melo
Cucumis melo
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Cucumis sativus
Cucumis sativus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Pumpkin / Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Daucus carota
Daucus carota
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Cress
Lepidium sativum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Pastinaca sativa
Pastinaca sativa
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Radish
Raphanus sativus
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Wild Strawberry
Fragaria vesca
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
AllelopathicResource competitor
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Black currant
Ribes nigrum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Red currant
Ribes rubrum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Red raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Northern Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Quince
Cydonia oblonga
Allelopathic
Management warning: fennel is traditionally grown apart because it can inhibit neighbouring crops and disrupt guild balance.
Flat bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Allelopathic
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shared use cases
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