Fennel Seeds

Description :
Fennel seeds are part of the famous Chinese five spice powder that includes star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, and cloves. This mixed spice has a wonderfully balanced yet intense flavor, with warming notes.

Soil and climate : Well drained loamy soil or black or sandy soil rich in organic matter is suitable for fennel cultivation.

Climate : It comes up well in fairly mild with frost free climate

Seed rate

• For direct sowing : 9 - 12 kg/ha.
• For transplanting : 3 - 4 kg/ha – Nursery area 100 sq.m.

Spacing
5 - 6 weeks old seedlings are transplanted at 60 x 30 cm spacing.

Thinning
 In direct sown crop thin 4 – 5 weeks old seedlings to 25 – 30 cm spacing.

Varieties :

• CO 1,
• UF 32
• PF 35
• Gujarat Fennel 1

Management  :

• Field preparation
• Prepare the main field to a fine tilth.
• Add FYM 10 t/ha before last ploughing.
• Form beds and channels   
• Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i./ha

Irrigation
First irrigation should be given immediately after sowing, second on the third day and subsequent irrigations at 7 - 10 days intervals.