When is the best time to sow fennel seedlings?

Fennel seedling sowing time

Fennel seedlings are also called fragrant vegetables. They can be made into spices and used as medicine. Fennel seedlings can be planted twice a year, mainly in March and April in spring and September in autumn.

Fennel seedling planting method

1. Fennel seedlings are suitable for sowing in loose soil. The soil needs to be renovated in advance, weeds removed, and some base fertilizer applied. The seeds are generally sown in holes with a row spacing of 30 to 40 cm and a plant spacing of 12 to 15 cm. About 10 seeds are sown in each hole, and they should be covered with a thin layer of 1 cm of soil. Water thoroughly once and wait for germination.

2. When fennel grows a pair of true leaves and the seedlings are 4-5 cm tall, thin out the seedlings and keep the plant distance at 4 cm. At this time, water them appropriately and spray new lipid film to protect the seedlings. Topdressing can be applied when the plant height reaches 10 cm.

3. During the growth period of fennel seedlings, you should apply fertilizers reasonably, water them in time, prevent and control diseases and insect pests, and spray Flower King No. 3 in time to promote the differentiation of flower buds. In the early stage of flowering, you can spray Vegetable Fruit Zhuangdi Ling to increase the cycle fruit setting rate and make it a high yield.

Fennel seedlings ripe for harvest

If fennel seedlings are planted in spring, they can be harvested in mid-May to June. If they are planted in autumn, they can be harvested in September to October. Its yield will be affected by the variety, region, and planting technology, and there is no uniform yield per mu.