How to Grow Fennel Microgreens
Foeniculum vulgare
Your complete guide to growing Fennel Microgreens.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Fennel Microgreens
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Fennel Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Fast-growing brassica that pairs well with fennel's growth cycle and pest protection
Natural pest deterrent that protects fennel microgreens from aphids and fungus gnats
Compatible growth rates and both benefit from similar growing conditions
Both are umbellifer family plants that grow well together and attract beneficial insects
Shallow roots don't compete and fennel's aromatic oils may deter lettuce pests
Fellow umbellifer that thrives in similar conditions and attracts beneficial predatory insects
Quick germination companion that helps break soil crust and deters root maggots
Similar water and light requirements, spinach benefits from fennel's pest-repelling properties
✗ Keep away from
Fennel compounds can stunt legume growth and interfere with nitrogen fixation
Despite being related, fennel can inhibit carrot seed germination and root development
Fennel's allelopathic effects particularly suppress brassica root vegetables
Fennel's allelopathic compounds inhibit tomato growth and development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
