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Fennel versus other plants question
I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't
grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone know to what extent other plants don't like it, is this likely to be a real problem? Are there any plants that really hate to be in its vicinity? Thanks Gail |
Fennel versus other plants question
tom&barbara wrote: I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone know to what extent other plants don't like it, is this likely to be a real problem? Are there any plants that really hate to be in its vicinity? I've never heard that before but have certainly found that the bronze Fennel likes to grow next to other plants - lots of other plants - and in the path, and the drive, and the lawn, and............... -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon |
Fennel versus other plants question
"tom&barbara" wrote in message ups.com... I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone know to what extent other plants don't like it, is this likely to be a real problem? Are there any plants that really hate to be in its vicinity? Thanks Gail I have heard that some veg do not like being planted with fennel but I do not know if it's true. I have never had any problems with it in a mixed flower border. |
Fennel versus other plants question
tom&barbara wrote: I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone know to what extent other plants don't like it, is this likely to be a real problem? Are there any plants that really hate to be in its vicinity? It attracts beneficial insects but is a poor companion plant to tomatoes and beans. However beside these two, the plant is most welcomed everywhere else in the garden and wouldn't be a problem in your border. |
Fennel versus other plants question
I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone snip never had a problem with mine :-) kate |
Fennel versus other plants question
Thank you folks!
The info you have given me is what I wanted to hear. I really didn't want to have to remove the fennels from the border. Many thanks once again Gail |
Fennel versus other plants question
"Sacha" wrote in reply to tom&barbara who wrote: I read a snippet yesterday somewhere that other plants generally don't grow very well when next to Fennel. I am gutted as I have just planted a few in my herbaceous border (bronze leaf and ordinary). Does anyone know to what extent other plants don't like it, is this likely to be a real problem? Are there any plants that really hate to be in its vicinity? I've never heard that before but have certainly found that the bronze Fennel likes to grow next to other plants - lots of other plants - and in the path, and the drive, and the lawn, and............... all over the allotment !!! Tip...never let it seed, it becomes a weed if you do. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
Fennel versus other plants question
Tip...never let it seed, it becomes a weed if you do. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK Thanks for the tip Bob. Can I let it flower then? Do I need to take off the flowers as soon as they are going over to stop it from re-seeding? Regards Gail |
Fennel versus other plants question
"tom&barbara" wrote in message ups.com... Thank you folks! The info you have given me is what I wanted to hear. I really didn't want to have to remove the fennels from the border. Many thanks once again Gail If you let it flower and set seed, collect the seeds as you can use them in cooking, typically as a replacement for cloves in apple pie, Andy. |
Fennel versus other plants question
"Andy" wrote in message ... "tom&barbara" wrote in message ups.com... Thank you folks! The info you have given me is what I wanted to hear. I really didn't want to have to remove the fennels from the border. Many thanks once again Gail If you let it flower and set seed, collect the seeds as you can use them in cooking, typically as a replacement for cloves in apple pie, Andy. Please bear in mind fennel tastes of aniseed not cloves:-) |
Fennel versus other plants question
Please bear in mind fennel tastes of aniseed not cloves:-) I love aniseed so that is great :-)) Gail |
Fennel versus other plants question
Please bear in mind fennel tastes of aniseed not cloves:-) I love aniseed so that is great :-)) Gail aniseed balls, yummy :-) |
Fennel versus other plants question
"tom&barbara" replied Tip...never let it seed, it becomes a weed if you do. Thanks for the tip Bob. Can I let it flower then? Do I need to take off the flowers as soon as they are going over to stop it from re-seeding? Yes to both. I always found it seeded against and amongst other plants and was therefore difficult to get out by the time you spotted it. Not being a fish lover I didn't find much use for it either. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
Fennel versus other plants question
But what a lovely "weed", and very easy to remove when young. Also, the airy yellow flowers are delightful and birds love the seeds. I leave them all on for the pleasure of watching the birds eating them. I'm glad the birds like them as I am trying to put more stuff in the garden for the wild life. I have never seen a fully grown fennel for real yet, only in photo's. I think they will look great in the border when they have grown a bit. I'm sure I'll need to keep them down though as I have six plants at the moment scattered throughout and if I let them re-seed I may be over run with them. If you have a load of fennel, cut a large handful of leaves, spread it in a dish and lay fish on top. Dot with butter and season, cover loosely with foil to keep the fish moist and bake in the oven. Lift the fish off the fennel and enjoy. We like fish so I will try that Janet, thanks. Gail |
Fennel versus other plants question
"tom&barbara" wrote in message oups.com... Please bear in mind fennel tastes of aniseed not cloves:-) I love aniseed so that is great :-)) Gail Try munching the odd handful of fennel whilst in the garden. It tastes different outside:-) |
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