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Old 07-10-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by wellie View Post
I'm sorry, but I'd like to throw a spanner in the works? Even here 'down South' May is way too early for Florence Fennel. Late August is better if you want it to grow rapidly, bulb up and not bolt. But hey, with the kind of year we've all had, who knows, eh?!
Ok wellie, point taken! I am harvesting mine now but can't remember exactly when I sowed it? Maybe May was a bit optimistic!

PS I've edited accordingly to save my embarrassment!
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