Fennel planting time and method

Fennel Planting Time

Generally, fennel is planted in March, April, and September. Although it can be planted in summer and winter, the yield and quality are very poor, which affects the harvest, so the best time is to sow in spring.

Fennel planting methods and key points

1. Variety selection

There are many varieties of fennel. No matter which variety you choose, you must choose very full seeds, so that the germination rate, yield and quality will be at least twice as high.

2. Site selection and land preparation

Fennel actually does not have too many requirements for the soil. Sandy soil with strong permeability and drainage and irrigation functions is sufficient. When preparing the land, turn the soil at least 35 centimeters deep, and then make the soil finer, try to make the field look relatively flat, and fill the puddles with soil. Finally, sprinkle about 1,000 kilograms of organic fertilizer, 50 kilograms of phosphorus fertilizer, 20 kilograms of urea per mu on average, and mix a small amount of potassium fertilizer as base fertilizer. Finally, stir the fertilizer evenly, turn the soil again, and wait for sowing.

3. Sowing and seedling raising

The sowing method is usually row sowing, that is, the seeds are evenly spread on the prepared land, then covered with soil, each furrow is watered, and finally covered with a layer of dead grass or film.

Fennel planting precautions

Fennel is a dicotyledonous spring crop that likes plenty of sunlight, is semi-cold-resistant, tolerant to early blooms, and prefers cool weather. It is relatively tolerant to early blooms but not to waterlogging. It has a fast growth process and begins to bloom one to two months after seedlings emerge.