Can I tell the difference between a female and male fennel seedling?
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Gary Flynn writes:
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| I know the male plant has the round bulb but it would be
| useful to be able to tell them apart while they're small
| before thinning the row.
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| Anyone know if it can be done?
Er, fennel is not dioecious, as far as I know! The plants are
all bisexual.
You are describing the difference between Florence fennel and
ordinary herb fennel, which are simply different varieties.
Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
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