Watering the fennel depends on the size of the petioles which form the fleshy apple which is eaten.
Bulbous fennel water requirement
The water requirements of fennel are average, even if they become a little more important in the summer.
Signs that bulbous fennel is lacking in water
The lack of water causes the seed to rise prematurely and blocks the formation of the apple.
Water quality for watering bulbous fennel
The rainwater and tap water are suitable.
Materials needed for watering bulbous fennel
An apple watering can for watering in fine rain is quite suitable.
Frequency of watering bulbous fennel
Make waterings followed after sowing and transplanting between March and May. During the growth of the plant, which lasts from April to September, watering will be more punctual, carried out during each episode of drought.
In summer, water copiously to avoid the rise in seeds which will be to the detriment of the consumed part, the petioles.
More Stories
How to sow in a bucket: tips and advice
Mulch the squash
Successful watering of parsnip: need and frequency