Vegetable
Di Firenze
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Di Firenze is the classic Florentine bulb fennel seed name—roundish white bases, fine fronds, and the sweet mild anise that made Florence famous for finocchio. Closely tied to the Florence fennel identity in Italian catalogues. Shave raw for salads; roast wedges until caramelised at the edges. A heritage market type still listed for authentic Italian vegetable gardens.
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GratinItalian ContornoRaw ShaveRoast
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ClassicFlorentineFlorentine ClassicHeritage SeedRound BulbSweetSweet Mild
History
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Florence gardens refined di Firenze finocchio as a named local vegetable.
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Seed lists carried di Firenze across Italy and into export trade.
Di Firenze remained a reference Florence bulb type in European seeds.
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Slow-food and heirloom growers kept di Firenze in circulation.