Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

  • COMMON NAMES

    Fennel, Bronze Fennel, Finocchio, Florence Fenne, lSweet Fennel

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Apiaceae

    The Umbel Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Originates from the Mediterranean region.

  • HABITAT

    Grows in sunny temperate climates.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile Oils & Flavonoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Sweet with notes similar to licorice and anise.

PAIRING: Citrus, cheese, nuts

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.