Fennel Seeds

Firm, heavy flattened bulbs with good bolt resistance. Bulbs and stems can be used raw or cooked to add a delicious aniseed-like flavour. The fine, feathery foliage can also be used as a garnish.

Cooking: Delicious sweet and delicate aniseed flavour. Use in salads and with fish to counteract oiliness. Beauty: An infusion used as a compress is excellent for softening rough chapped hands. Pour hot water over the leaves and stems for a cleansing facial steam bath. Natures Remedy: Reputed use for many ailments, particularly regularising painful and abnormal menstrual periods. It has long been recommended to combat obesity and aid slimming, as an eyewash for sore eyes and as a gentle laxative. Steep 1 tablespoonful of freshly crushed seeds in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Sweeten with honey to taste.

Oustanding yields of large, smooth and pure white bulbs with an enticing and traditional aniseed flavour. Victoria is a newly bred form which has neat foliage and improved resistance to bolting.