Does fennel regrow after harvesting?

Differentiate between leaf and bulb types of fennel to understand the regrowth patterns of fennel. Leaf fennel will always regrow well if it is harvested properly. Bulbing types have a one-year life span. I have a productive fennel patch that yields about 5-6 cuttings every year, thanks to my careful harvesting.

When harvesting leaf varieties, you harvest the outer fronds down to the bottom, leaving the central growing point intact. Use sterilized scissors to harvest at a 45° angle above the leaf node. This encourages the leaf to shoot out new shoots within 7-10 days, when harvested at 60-75°F (15-24°C). To promote good growth, remove no more than 30% of the foliage per harvest.

Bulbing fennel acts differently than other plants, with its life cycle being complete after applying harvest to the plant bulb. There is no regrowth after cutting the swollen stem base. My own experience in the garden shows there is 0% regrowth attempt from bulb stumps. Succession planting every three weeks provides a steady supply of crops.

To stimulate leaf regeneration, apply fish emulsion fertilizer to newly harvested cuttings. Use 2 tablespoons per gallon (30 ml for every 4 liters) of fertilizer when applying it to the soil. Water at the soil level. Ensure that the soil is consistently moist. Check daily. If new growth has begun and soil temperature drops below 50°F (10°C), use row covers to protect new growth.

To keep a continuous bulb production plant, sow seeds every 3 weeks from spring to summer. For the best results, choose bolt-resistant varieties such as Orazio. With these methods of harvest and sowing, you can produce fresh fennel on an ongoing basis in your garden at home.

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