Fennel breeds & varieties
15 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Florence Fennel
Origin: IT
CrispDual Frond UseMild AniseSilky Cooked
Finocchio
Origin: IT, US
Antipasto And ContornoBulb VegetableCrispItalian
Di Firenze
Origin: IT
ClassicFlorentineFlorentine ClassicHeritage Seed
Herb Fennel
Origin: GR, IT
FeatheryFrond And SeedHerbalNon-Bulbing
Zefa Fino
Origin: NL
Bolt ResistantCommercial BulbMildMild Flavour
Sicilian Wild Fennel
Origin: IT
Fine FrondIntenseIsland ClassicNo Bulb
Romanesco
Origin: IT
Autumn WinterCrispHeritageRegional
Bronze Fennel
Anise HerbalBronzeBronze FoliageDecorative
Orion
DenseHeavyLargeLarge Bulb
Perfection
All PurposeMildReliableRetail Quality
Sweet Fennel
ApproachableCulinary FriendlyFrond Or SeedHigh Anethole Sweet
Wild Fennel
Origin: IT
Fine FrondForagedIntenseIntense Aroma
Rubrum
Anise FrondBronze RedCopperDecorative
Smokey Fennel
Anise LeafDecorativeDuskyHerb Form
Foeniculum vulgare
Origin: IT
Anethole SweetLeaf Seed Bulb FormsLiquoriceMediterranean