ORIGIN / PRODUCTION ZONE

A perennial herb, originally from the Mediterranean regions.
In Italy it is widespread particularly in coastal areas, from floor to 1000 meters above sea level. Is sown in the ground, on the ground with no water stagnation. Can not be grown in pots, because he needs a lot of space. There are varieties especially decorative but equally aromatic. For the harvesting are removed the umbels that containing the fruits. When they flourish gather, are dried in the shade, to harvesting the ripe fruit, this fruits are called diacheni or fennel seeds.
Harvest: August / September.