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Fennel microgreens (Foeniculum vulgare) are an herb microgreen with an anise, sweet and delicate flavor, ready to harvest in 12-18 days. MicrogreenUSA grows them sushi-grade indoors for wholesale standing orders, and they are best for seafood and refined plates.

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Fennel Microgreens

Fennel microgreens offer a delicate, sweet anise flavor with feathery fronds that bring both taste and a soft, elegant texture to the plate.

Pairs naturally with seafood, citrus and pork, and adds a refined aromatic note to raw bars and tasting menus.

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Common nameFennel
Botanical nameFoeniculum vulgare
CategoryHerbs
FlavorAnise, sweet, delicate
Grow time12-18 days
Best forSeafood, refined plates
AvailabilityYear-round wholesale
Minimum order5 lbs / week
Grow Data & Sources

What do seed suppliers publish for growing fennel microgreens?

These figures are True Leaf Market's published guide for Fennel - Florence - Microgreens Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare), not our farm schedule (that is on our process page).

Seeding rate (10x20 tray)1 oz. (weight per 10"x 20" tray)
Pre-soakNo (No Soak)
Germination2-3 days
Blackout3-4 days
Days to harvest10-14 days
Flavormild licorice taste, peppery, slightly sweet

Sources: True Leaf Market.

How does fennel compare with the other microgreens we grow?

At 10-14 days, fennel is the 13th fastest of 18 varieties by supplier harvest window. Fennel goes on dry in the supplier guide.

Is there USDA nutrition data for fennel microgreens?

Not from a lab: FoodData Central has no entry for fennel microgreens, so we print no nutrient figures.

Are fennel microgreens a food-safety concern?

FDA classes fennel microgreens as covered produce, not sprouts (FDA guidance).

Common Questions

Fennel FAQ

What do fennel microgreens taste like?

Fennel microgreens have an anise, sweet and delicate flavor. They offer a delicate, sweet anise flavor with feathery fronds that bring both taste and a soft, elegant texture to the plate. They are the young cotyledon-stage greens of Foeniculum vulgare, harvested before the first true leaves appear.

How long do fennel microgreens take to grow?

Fennel microgreens take 12-18 days from seed to harvest in our indoor farm. For comparison, seed suppliers publish 10-14 days in True Leaf Market's guide. By that supplier window it is the 13th fastest of the 18 varieties we grow. Our full growing process is on our process page.

How do chefs use fennel microgreens?

Pairs naturally with seafood, citrus and pork, and adds a refined aromatic note to raw bars and tasting menus. In our wholesale program they are best for seafood and refined plates. They are available year-round on a standing weekly order, on their own or as part of a custom blend with other varieties from our catalog of 20.

How long do fennel microgreens last after delivery?

Fennel microgreens keep 7-10 days, like most of our varieties, when refrigerated at 34-38°F in sealed packaging and kept away from ethylene-producing produce. They are clean-cut with sanitized blades and in cold storage within 45 minutes of harvest, so orders typically arrive with 5-10 days of shelf life remaining.

How do I order fennel microgreens wholesale?

Order through a MicrogreenUSA wholesale account. The minimum is 5 lbs per week for a single restaurant, and fennel microgreens can be packed in 2, 4 or 8 oz anti-fog clamshells, 1-5 lb vacuum-sealed bulk pouches or uncut living trays. Southeast USA accounts get deliveries on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and we reply to applications within 24 business hours.

Do fennel microgreen seeds need soaking?

True Leaf Market's grow guide for Fennel - Florence - Microgreens Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) lists no pre-soak, then lists 2-3 days germination, 3-4 days of blackout and 10-14 days to harvest. Our farm sets its own soak times by seed size; the schedule is on our process page.