Fennel (Saunf)

I threw few fennel seeds (used for cooking) in the pot along with fenugreek seeds. This was just an experiment which i almost thought had failed when the sapplings didnt show till 15 day. On the 15th day i saw some green tiny shoot pooping out...i was thrilled. Along with it came out several more in next 3-4 days...they are now up & growing and waiting for transplanting....

21 days after sowing seeds : Growing with fenugreek



27 days later: many more came up!!



28th day: repotted in bigger pot i got for 1$ from Dollar tree!! this pot is 10 inches wide & 9" tall. Infact this was a dustbin in which i made 5-6 holes in bottom, covered them with news paper and added STA green potting mix.
The Fennel seedling stands in the middle surrounded with cilantro seedlings.


28 August'09: looks happy surrounded by coriander. Has first true leaf.



20 september'09: growing fast with many new leaves but the temperature has started to drop and i have started keeping the plants in direct sun.

14 October'09: the plants starts dying with the oldest leaves dying first.


End October: Its gone...will try again next season ...dnt know what killed it - falling temperature or direct sun.