Last years fennel

[toffeeman]

I tried florence fennel last year from seed and they didnt do too well - probably poor watering and did not swell.

However, several plants survived the winter and are looking quite healthy.

Are they worth persevering with or should I use the space for something else?

[alan refail]

Use them soon - they will run to seed quite soon.

[toffeeman]

thanks for the advice

[Nature's Babe]

an alternative would be to let them set seed and the seedlings will pop up next year at the natural time, or save the seed fresh for next year.