Victorio Fennel is a fast-growing European fennel cultivar that rewards gardeners with tender, flavorful greens and firm bulbs ready to harvest in 12-14 weeks. This member of the Apiaceae family thrives in full sun with consistent moisture, producing the aromatic foliage and pale white bulbs that have filled European kitchens for generations. Whether you're harvesting young leaves for soups and raw salads or waiting for mature bulbs to develop, Victorio delivers the clean, licorice-forward character that makes fennel indispensable to Mediterranean cooking.
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Victorio Fennel grows quickly and easily from direct seed, reaching mature bulb size in 12-14 weeks without fussy indoor starting. The leaves are packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, making them as nutritious as they are flavorful, and you can harvest them at multiple stages or wait for the distinctive firm, pale white bulbs. Its European heritage speaks to reliability and flavor quality that's been proven across countless kitchen gardens.
Victorio Fennel serves multiple roles in the kitchen. The young greens work beautifully in soups, lightly steamed as a side vegetable, or eaten raw in salads where their delicate texture and anise notes shine. The mature bulbs, harvested when they reach 3-4 inches wide, can be braised, roasted, or sliced thin for raw preparations. This versatility means a single planting can provide harvests across an entire growing season, from tender leaf stage through bulb maturity.
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Direct sow Victorio Fennel seeds in the garden, using row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. This method is preferred for fennel and ensures strong, deep root development.
For fennel bulbs, harvest when they reach 3-4 inches wide, typically 12-14 weeks after direct sowing in late summer to early fall. The bulbs should feel firm and look white or pale green; harvest before they become tough or begin to bolt. Cut the bulb just above the soil line with a sharp knife, leaving the root intact if you want to encourage regrowth for additional leaf harvests. For greens alone, harvest leaves at any stage once the plant is established, working from the outer stems inward.
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