🌿 Florence Fennel – Outdoor Growing Guide

Bolts easily in cold – choose warm conditions.

Frost Sensitivity
Medium
Min. Night Temperature
5°C
Safe transplanting threshold
Optimal Day Temperature
16–28°C
Ideal daytime range
Planting Season
Mid Spring
Typical planting window

📅 When to Plant Florence Fennel?

Florence Fennel (also known as Fenchel) belongs to the Vegetables category and is suitable for outdoor planting from Mid Spring onwards.

Use the Growing Temperature Sum (GTS) as a guide: Florence Fennel can be safely transplanted once the local GTS has passed the threshold for Mid Spring and no frost is expected. GrowPilot.guide calculates the current GTS for your location automatically.

🗓️ Tip: Always check the 10-day weather forecast before planting outdoors. The GTS is a helpful guide but does not replace a frost check for your specific area.

❄️ Frost Sensitivity & Protection

Florence Fennel tolerates light frost down to about −3°C. Extended cold periods or hard frosts are harmful. Once night temperatures stay above 5°C, it is safe to plant outdoors.

🌡️ Optimal Temperatures

Florence Fennel grows best at daytime temperatures between 16°C and 28°C. Night temperatures should not fall below 5°C.

🍄 Mold & Rain Tolerance

Florence Fennel is relatively robust against mold and tolerates wetter conditions well. Still, always avoid waterlogging.

Rain sensitivity: Medium – Moderate rain is tolerated, but waterlogging should be avoided.

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