Reputed use for many ailments, fennel has long been recommended to combat obesity and aid slimming as well as an effective eyewash for sore eyes. Steep 1 tablespoonful of freshly crushed seeds in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Sweeten with honey to taste.
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow seeds in early spring outdoors where they are to grow, 12mm (½in) deep in rows 38cm (15in) apart. When large enough to handle thin out to 3cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny site and well drained soil but will grow in most sites and soils.
Reputed use for many ailments, fennel has long been recommended to combat obesity and aid slimming as well as an effective eyewash for sore eyes. Steep 1 tablespoonful of freshly crushed seeds in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Sweeten with honey to taste.
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow seeds in early spring outdoors where they are to grow, 12mm (½in) deep in rows 38cm (15in) apart. When large enough to handle thin out to 3cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny site and well drained soil but will grow in most sites and soils.
