"Paul England" firstplatz @virgin.net wrote in message
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"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a fennel plant that has seeded in a brick path, and has been
there
for several years.

Each year I mean to dig it up in the winter, then forget.

During the summer it is in totally the wrong place but I think I might
use
the leaves, or wait for the seeds (which I usually forget to gather).

So - is the root likely to be still edible?
If so, when can it be harvested?
Now, or at the end of the season when the foliage is dying back?

Cheers
Dave R

According to Dr.D.G.Hessayon's The Vegetable & Herb Expert - the feathery
leaves can be gathered in summer and used with fish, salads and soups.
For seeds, tie paper bag over flower heads and hang upside-down in
bunches.
Used with oily fish. HTH

Paul
Paul,
thanks - I wasn't clear in my original post.
I am asking about the bulb/whatever at the base of the plant that you braise
as a vegetable.
Cheers
Dave R