Collection:
Fennel
Direct seed from mid– spring through early summer. Can also be transplanted with care as disturbing roots can cause bolting. Sow seeds .6-1 cm deep and keep moist. Space plants 15 cm. apart in rows spaced 45 cm apart. Water and feed regularly for best results. Harvest foliage throughout the season and harvest bulbs when they swell to 7-10 cm. If bulbs become too large they begin to toughen.
(For leaf fennel: Harvest foliage throughout the season and harvest tasty seeds when they have dried and turned brown. Perennial zones 5-10)
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About Hawthorn Farm
Hawthorn Farm began in 1996 on a kitchen table with a single-page catalogue of organic seeds and a dream.
Today, we offer several hundred organic, open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seed varieties to other farmers and gardeners across Canada.
Many seed companies simply resell imported seed from around the world. On our Canadian farm, we grow, harvest, test, and package seeds using organic practices that enrich soil and protect ecosystems.
Most of our seeds are produced right here, either on our own farm or by our local network of small growers. Varieties unsuited for producing excellent seed in our climate (zone 4 and 5) are carefully sourced from trusted growers in other regions.
Every packet reflects rigorous standards and a deep respect for the land. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Seeds are more than something to sell, they’re a way to connect.
Each summer we open our farm for workshops and tours, sharing the craft of seed saving.
We support schools, nonprofits, and community groups with seeds and knowledge, believing that communities grow stronger by sharing resources.
Good food starts with exceptional seed.
