Fennel, Finocchio Montebianco

Fennel Montebianco. *Heritage Variety* 'Montblanc'. Mid-late variety that produces large round bulb, well closed and crunchy. Vigorous plant with intense green leaves. Good to be eaten raw or cooked.  Mid-size bulb. White & very round. Solid stalks. Very tasty & crisp. This variety seems to be a bit earlier than most of the other fennels. Like all fennel, it prefers the cool of autumn, but will grow reasonably well in the spring and summer.