Fennel Starter Plant — Foeniculum vulgare

A fragrant, feathery, anise‑scented herb grown organically in Alabama soil and rooted in the same Southern traditions that shaped our family’s way of tending land. These fennel starters are vigorous, aromatic, and ready to bring pollinators, beauty, and flavor to your garden.

Our Fennel Starter Plants are grown from seed with organic practices, warm hands, and the same lineage‑rooted care that defines Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy. Each plant develops soft, fern‑like foliage and a sweet anise aroma that attracts swallowtail butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.  

Perfect for:  

- Culinary use (bulbs, fronds, and seeds)  

- Pollinator gardens  

- Medicinal herb gardens  

- Aromatic borders and container growing  

Every plant comes with hardening‑off instructions, transplant guidance, and a full care sheet, so your fennel thrives long after it leaves the farm.

Growing Conditions

- Light: Full sun  

- Soil: Loose, well‑drained, fertile soil  

- Water: Moderate, consistent moisture  

- Mature Height: 3–5 ft  

- Spacing: 12–18 inches  

- Harvest: 60–90 days depending on part harvested  

What You Receive

A healthy, organically grown Fennel Starter Plant in a nursery pot, ready for hardening off and transplanting.

🤲🏾 Our Promise

At Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy, every plant is grown with ancestral intention, organic practices, and deep Southern care. We honor the land, our lineage, and the communities we serve. Your plant is nurtured by hand, rooted in tradition, and offered with love.