Fennel

Fennel Availability

Fennel is available in from March through to August.

Storage and Handling

Store in the refrigerator.Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Fennel has a long history and is one of the oldest cultivated plants. During medieval times, people hung fennel above doorways, as they believed it warded off roaming evil spirits. Early settlers in New Zealand introduced fennel and it now grows from North Cape to Bluff.

Facts

Fennel is also called Florence Fennel
Every part of fennel is edible from seed to root
Fennel is classified as a herb, a vegetable and a spice
The herb fennel is grown for leaves, which have a characteristic aniseed flavour and aroma
An old gardening mantra suggested: "plant fennel near your kennel" to protect your pooch from fleas

Growing Fact

Fennel is easy to grow and is attractive to bees

Nutrition Information

1 cup sliced = 87 g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	69/16	1%	79/19
Protein (g)	0.8	2%	1
Fat, total (g)	0.2	0%	0.2
- saturated (g)	0	0%	0
Available carbohydrate (g)	1.6	1%	1.8
- sugars (g)	1.5	2%	1.7
Dietary Fibre (g)	3	9%	3.1
Sodium (mg)	10	0%	11
Folate (µg)	23	12% RDI*	27
Vitamin C (mg)	4	11% RDI*	5
Potassium (mg)	383		440