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Zefa Fino
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Zefa Fino is a modern Florence-type bulb fennel bred for uniform round bulbs, bolt resistance, and clean white flesh—favoured by commercial growers who need consistent pack-out. Flavour is classic mild anise without harsh bitterness when harvested before bolting. Reliable for raw shave and roast trays in food service. A workhorse cultivar rather than a wild aromatic herb fennel.
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Food ServiceGratinRawRoast
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Bolt ResistantCommercial BulbMildMild FlavourReliableUniformUniform Round
History
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European breeding programmes released Zefa Fino for commercial bulb fennel fields.
Market gardeners adopted Zefa Fino for bolt resistance in warm spells.
Export packs often filled with Zefa Fino-type uniform bulbs.
Seed catalogues kept Zefa Fino among top professional Florence fennels.