How to Grow Bronze
Foeniculum vulgare
Your complete guide to growing Bronze.
📷 Wikipedia: FennelWhen to Plant Bronze
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Bronze
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and spider mites, enhances bronze fennel's aromatic properties
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects with strong sulfur compounds
Attracts beneficial wasps and hoverflies that control aphid populations
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control bronze fennel pests
Repels moths and flies while attracting pollinators beneficial to seed production
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting bronze fennel
Attracts ladybugs and lacewings that prey on bronze fennel's common pests
✗ Keep away from
Fennel's allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth
Bronze fennel secretes compounds that can stunt brassica family growth
Bronze fennel can stunt tomato growth and alter fruit flavor negatively
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
