When to Sow Fennel?
Fennel is a popular garden vegetable grown across temperate climates. Below are the exact sowing dates from our plant database — click the button to see personalised dates in the interactive planner.
Sowing dates – 🌿 Fennel
| Sowing dates | Fennel |
|---|---|
| Indoor sowing | — |
| Transplanting | — |
| Direct sowing | Apr–Jul |
| Harvest period | Jul–Sep |
| Days to harvest | 80 |
Plan your Fennel in the app
Gardener Planner lets you match sowing dates to your climate zone, track progress and plan crop rotation across your whole garden.
Open Gardener Planner →Frequently asked questions
When to sow Fennel indoors?
Fennel does not need to be started indoors — sow directly into the garden.
When to transplant Fennel?
Fennel is direct-sown and does not require transplanting.
When to harvest Fennel?
Harvest Fennel from Jul–Sep (approx. 80 days from transplanting/germination).