Sweet Fennel Seeds

Official Name: Foeniculum vulgare

General description: Sweet Fennel is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the carrot family. Sweet Fennel originates from Mediterranean region, but it can be found around the world today. It grows on a light, well-drained soil in areas that provide enough sun. In some parts of the world, fennel is classified as invasive species because it spreads quickly and eliminates native plants. Sweet Fennel is a multipurpose plant. Ancient Romans used it to prevent obesity. Ancient Greeks used it as a remedy. Europeans used it to manufacture drink called "sack", that was popular during the Shakespearean time. Sweet Fennel still has numerous applications, but it is mostly cultivated as a source of food.

How to grow: as the soil warms in the spring. Soaking your seeds for a day or two before sowing will ensure better germination. Keep the area moist until the seeds sprout and thin the fennel plants to 12 to 18 inches apart when they are 4 to 6 inches tall. Plants will begin flowering about 90 days after planting. When growing fennel, choose a sunny location in the back of a well drained bed. The fine textured foliage can grow up to 6 feet tall and makes an excellent backdrop for other flower planting.

Benefits:

• Helps Regulate Blood Pressure.
• Reduce Water Retention 
• Fennel Tea for Constipation, Indigestion, IBS & Bloating
• Fennel Seeds Reduce Asthma Symptoms 
• Helps Purify Blood
• Improves Eyesight
• According to Ayurveda
• Great for Acne