Fennel (Florence) – Culinary Herb – Certified Organic
Choose your plant size:
3 × Jumbo Plug Plants (ships from late April)
3 × 9 cm Pot Plants (ships from late May)
Edible • Grown for replanting • Suitable for Irish gardens
A classic Florence fennel, grown slowly for strong roots, full flavour, and reliable bulb formation.
Florence Fennel is a traditional culinary fennel variety, prized for its sweet, aromatic aniseed flavour and its distinctive crisp, swollen white bulb. Both the bulb and the feathery leaves are edible, making it a versatile ingredient for salads, roasting, braising, and fresh garnishes.
Unlike mass-produced herb plants grown for short shelf life, our Florence Fennel is grown specifically for planting on and long-term harvest. Each plant is grown by hand from seed at our eco-farm, certified organic, and raised at a natural pace to develop a strong root system, which is essential for successful bulb development.
Available as jumbo plug plants for earlier planting or 9 cm pot plants for later planting, this fennel suits different experience levels and planting schedules. Plants are only shipped when Irish growing conditions are suitable, helping them establish quickly and perform reliably once planted.
Choose Your Plant Size
3 × Jumbo Plug Plants
Best value option
Ideal for growers who enjoy potting on
Grown for strong root development
Suitable for earlier planting
Ships from late April
3 × 9 cm Pot Plants
More established plants
Ideal for gardeners who want quicker results
Less potting on required
Ships from late May
(Shipping times are aligned with Irish growing conditions so plants arrive ready to thrive)
Why Our Florence Fennel Is Different
Grown for replanting and long-term growth, not short shelf life
Strong root systems support proper bulb formation
Not root-bound or artificially forced
Timed for Irish outdoor growing conditions
Designed to be harvested and enjoyed, not discarded
Why Grow Florence Fennel at Home?
Superior flavour compared to shop-bought fennel
Dual-purpose plant with edible bulb and leaves
Suitable for containers, raised beds, and open ground
Cost-effective way to grow a premium culinary ingredient
Adds structure and interest to mixed vegetable beds
Culinary Uses
Thinly sliced raw fennel in salads
Roasted or braised fennel bulbs
Fennel leaves as a garnish for fish and vegetable dishes
Fresh, home-grown ingredient for seasonal cooking
Harvest when bulbs are firm and well formed for best flavour.
Product Details
Plant type: Culinary herb / vegetable
Certification: Certified organic
Edible parts: Bulb and leaves
Growth habit: Upright with bulbous base
Supply options:
3 × jumbo plug plants (ships from late April)
3 × 9 cm pot plants (ships from late May)
Growing conditions: Sunny, sheltered positions; containers, raised beds, or open ground
Suitable for Ireland: Yes
Origin: Grown by hand from seed at an eco-farm
Fennel – 3 x Herb Plants – Certified Organic
Organic Herb Plants – Grown by Us for Irish Gardens
Our organic herb plants are grown entirely by us, from seed or cuttings through to dispatch, at our own eco-farm. We do not outsource production to third-party nurseries, allowing us to control how each plant is grown, when it is shipped, and how well it establishes once planted.
Every herb in this range is grown slowly and naturally to develop strong root systems and lasting vigour, not rushed for appearance or shelf life. Plants are supplied at the right stage for planting on and long-term harvesting, so they grow on successfully in gardens, containers, and windowsills.
We ship herbs in line with Irish growing conditions, not calendar dates or retail demand. This means plants arrive ready to thrive, whether you choose jumbo plug plants for best value or 9 cm pot plants for quicker results.
All herbs are certified organic, grown without synthetic chemicals, and selected specifically for reliability in Ireland’s climate. The result is healthier plants, better flavour, and herbs you can harvest again and again.
Why Our Herbs Are Different
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Grown entirely by us — not outsourced or resold
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Full control from propagation to dispatch
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Strong root systems for long-term success
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Shipped only when conditions are right
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Certified organic and sustainably grown
Choose the Right Plant for You
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Jumbo plug plants – best value, ideal for growers happy to pot on
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9 cm pot plants – more established, ideal for quicker harvesting
(Shipping times vary by plant size to ensure successful establishment.)
Grow Once. Harvest Properly.
When herbs are grown with care from the start, they last longer, taste better, and reward you with repeated harvests. That’s the difference between a plant grown for the shelf and a plant grown for the garden.
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