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Description/Taste
Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the Fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.
Seasons/Availability
Fennel is available year-round with a peak season during the fall and winter months.
Current Facts
Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed. India is the leader of Fennel production in the world. Fennel has long been used as a weight-loss aid, helping to suppress hunger.
Nutritional Value
Fennel contains a combination of phytonutrients that gives it strong antioxidant properties. It is one phytonutrient, anethole, that has been used in studies and proven to reduce inflammation and help reduce the risk of cancer. Fennel has been used to treat various digestive symptoms, including heartburn, gas and bloating.
Applications
Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse Fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The fruit of a Fennel plant is its seed, which is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the Fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs. Fennel was used to treat snake bites and poisonings in ancient China, and in the Middle Ages was hung from door ways and windows to ward off evil spirits.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Ancient Greeks referred to Fennel as "marathron" due to its prolific wild growth in one field where the great battle, the Battle of Marathron, was said to be fought. In the 1700's Fennel was used in the production of the patented elixir absinthe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Crab Hut | San Diego CA | 858-860-5225 |
Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Zafferano Catering | Lakeside CA | 619-496-9325 |
Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
Ambrogio 15 - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 858-291-8650 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
Campfire | Carlsbad CA | |
Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
Five Greeks LLC | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
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People have shared Fennel using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
![]() About 143 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel from tutti frutti, perfect for your sofrito base! ![]() ![]()
Cabrera Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United States16470 SR 20 Mount Vernon WA About 194 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Been using sautƩed fennel with my seafood dishes, in my mussel broth - yum! ![]() ![]()
Carnation Farms
Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United States28901 NE Carnation Farm Road Carnation WA 98014 425-844-3100 https://www.carnationfarms.org About 201 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel is a delight with a little sausage on my pizza! ![]() ![]()
Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompac, CA 805-737-7127 About 246 days ago, 5/27/20 Sharer's comments : Big Bulbs of Fennel available from Tutti Frutti Farms ![]() ![]() About 274 days ago, 4/29/20 ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 303 days ago, 3/31/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh fennel .. ![]() ![]()
Gloria Tamai Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard,CA 1-805-240-6306 About 316 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Great Veggies at the market! ![]() ![]()
Natural Grocers - Williams Field Road
Near Gilbert, Arizona, United States1625 E Williams Field Road Gilbert AZ 85295 480-917-9000 https://www.naturalgrocers.com About 375 days ago, 1/19/20 ![]() ![]() About 376 days ago, 1/18/20 ![]() About 471 days ago, 10/15/19 ![]() ![]()
Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 522 days ago, 8/25/19 ![]() About 537 days ago, 8/10/19 ![]() ![]() About 545 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Organics ![]() ![]()
Woodlands Market
Near Belvedere Tiburon, California, United States1550 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 84920 415-435-2822 About 556 days ago, 7/22/19 ![]() ![]()
Mollie Stoneās Markets
Near Sausalito, California, United States100 Harbor Drive Sausalito CA 94965 415-331-6900 About 556 days ago, 7/22/19 ![]() ![]()
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 556 days ago, 7/22/19 ![]() ![]()
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 565 days ago, 7/13/19 ![]() ![]()
Falletti Foods
Near San Francisco, California, United States308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-626-4400 About 566 days ago, 7/12/19 ![]() ![]()
Bobs Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 310-452-2493 About 580 days ago, 6/28/19 ![]() ![]()
Pavilions - Balboa Blvd
Near Newport Beach, California, United States3100 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 949-675-2395 About 585 days ago, 6/23/19 ![]() ![]()
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 585 days ago, 6/23/19 ![]() ![]()
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 587 days ago, 6/21/19 ![]() ![]()
Star Fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral Market of Athens L-13 00302104814843 About 595 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel š± ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 625 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy š®š¹ ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 637 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy š®š¹ ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 646 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel š ![]() About 685 days ago, 3/15/19 Kroger Truce pkwy Near Nesbit, Mississippi, United States About 720 days ago, 2/07/19 |