Fennel - Florence

Florence Fennel is also known as finocchio and is grown as a vegetable and an herb. This cool-weather crop forms a "bulb" of swollen stems with a delicious anise flavor.

• Versatile Vegetable - Florence fennel is a member of the carrot family, also known as finocchio. It is grown as a vegetable and an herb. This cool-weather crop forms a "bulb" of swollen stems and has feathery foliage that resembles dill
• Delicious & Nutritious - The entire fennel plant is edible, but it is most common to eat the bulb. Fresh, it has a licorice, anise-like flavor and is excellent in salads. This flavor deepens and sweetens upon cooking and the vegetable develops a tender texture