🌿 Fennel, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Fennel in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Fennel, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Keep away from most vegetables, allelopathic. Fronds, pollen and bulb all edible. Bronze fennel makes a stunning ornamental backdrop.
Growing Requirements
Keep Apart (Enemies)
Kitchen Uses
- Sliced raw in salads with citrus
- Roasted with olive oil until caramelised
- Fronds used as a herb with fish
- Seeds used in bread, sausage and tea
Health Benefits
- Aids digestion and reduces bloating
- Contains antioxidants and minerals
- Supports eye health with nutrients
- Culinary and medicinal herb
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Aphids
Common Diseases
- Leaf spot
Storage
Fridge in a bag, up to 1 week. Fronds use within 2 days
Value
Saves ~$3-6/week, a versatile vegetable and herb in one plant
Track Fennel in Your Garden
Drag Fennel into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Fennel to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Fennel in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Fennel can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August. Keep away from most vegetables, allelopathic. Fronds, pollen and bulb all edible. Bronze fennel makes a stunning ornamental backdrop.
Plant profile
The fennel profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.