(Foeniculum vulgare var azoricum ) Called Finocchio in Italy, all parts of this herb are edible. A variety of bulb fennel, Florence Fennel’s airy stems and leaves may be used in cooking (similarly to dill) and the large bulb that develops at the base may be harvested and used as a root vegetable with a hint of anise flavor. To produce large white bulbs, cover young bulbs with soil when they first appear. Most/full sun. 3-4 feet. 50+ seeds |