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Fennel

Fennel is grown for its aromatic flavour and crisp texture, offering strong appeal for both fresh market and processing. Our fennel varieties are bred for uniform bulb shape and reliable vigour, providing growers with consistent yields and quality presentation across the season.

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Europe
Rest of world

Key Characteristics

  • Wide portfolio covering all seasonal slots

Variety

Antares

Suited for summer production. Follows on nicely from Solaris in a continuity program. Maturity is approximately 72 days after transplanting.

Orion

Best suited for autumn production. White and firm bulbs with high yields.

Rondo

Early variety suited for summer cropping. Maturity approximately 75 days after transplanting.

Solaris

Fast growing, early variety suited for spring and early summer. Maturity is approximately 73 days after transplanting.

Velino

Suited for summer production, supports Solaris in warm periods with field holding. Maturity is approximately 75 days after transplanting.

Virgo

Suited for autumn harvest with cold tolerance for mid-late autumn.

Choosing the right variety

Speak to one of our expert team members to find the right variety for you.

Speak to our specialists

Lisa Tokelove

Crop Manager Salads and Legumes

lisa.tokelove@elsoms.com
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