Fennel · common
Romanesco
The variety most likely to form those fat, white, anise-scented bulbs. Slower to bolt than others, which matters enormously because fennel loves to bolt. Plant it out after the longest day for the best results.
in the kitchen
Shaved fennel salad with orange
Mandoline the bulb paper-thin, toss with orange segments, black olives, a splash of olive oil, and a scatter of fronds. Sicilian sunshine in a bowl. The anise softens against the citrus.
where to find the seeds
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