Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) , also known as Anethum piperitum, Ligusticum foeniculum, is scientifically classified as Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) Genus: Foeniculum Species: F. vulgare.

Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. Fennel is recognized by its white bulb and long green stalks. It is related to other stalk vegetables such as celery and parsnips. The entire fennel bulb, including seeds, stalk, and leaves are edible.

Health Benefits

Vitamin C, the most active vitamin in fennel (17% of the daily value), has the strength to zap free radicals looking for a place to cause damage in the body, usually in the form of inflammation, which could lead to joint degeneration and arthritis. Other prominent vitamins and minerals in fennel include potassium, an electrolyte that fights high blood pressure, and folate, which helps convert potentially dangerous molecules called homocysteine into a benign form. The dietary fiber in fennel limits cholesterol build-up, absorbs water in the digestive system, and helps eliminate carcinogens from the colon, possibly preventing colon cancer. Several other nutrients play supportive roles, namely manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.

Nutrient Facts

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy		130kj
Dietary fiber		3.1g
Carbohydrates		7.3g
Sugars		1.83g
Fat		0.17g
Protein		1.2g
Minerals
Calcium	5%	49mg
Copper	0%	0mg
Iron	4%	0.7mg
Magnesium	4%	17mg
Manganese	10%	0.2mg
Phosphorus	5%	50mg
Potassium	12%	414mg
Sodium	2%	52mg
Zinc	1%	0.2mg

Vitamins
Vitamin A IU	%	134mg
Vitamin A equivalent	0%	0mg
Beta-Carotene	0%	0mg
B1 - Thiamine	36%	0.41mg
B2 - Riboflavin	29%	0.35mg
B3 - Niacin	41%	6.1mg
B5 - Pantothenic acid	0%	0mg
B6 - Vitamin	36%	0.47mg
B9 - Folate	7%	27mg
Vitamin C	18%	12mg
Vitamin E	0%	0mg
Vitamin K	0%	0mg
Choline	0%	0mg
Betaine		0mg

Other constituents
Water		90.2
Fluoride		0

Growth Stages

Seeds

Guardian™ Grow Manager "Recipe" Options

Cycles per Year	17.38
Photoperiod
Nutrient Concentration
Nutrient Dosing Ratio
Fertigation Period Day
Fertigation Period Night

pH
Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) Dosing
Air Temperature Day
Air Temperature Night
Humidity Day
Humidity Night

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Concentration
Air Movement
Light Intensity
Water Temperature
Pump Pressure
Reservoir Water Level

Fresh Produce Catalog