Type
bulbing
Fennel variety
Perfection Fennel
Perfection is a recognized bulb fennel chosen for rounded bulbs and attractive appearance. It fits well into raised-bed and kitchen garden plantings.
Days to maturity
80-90
Best for
fresh slicing, attractive harvests
About Perfection
Perfection is an open-pollinated bulb fennel with thick, flavorful bulbs and better staying power than many old strains. It is known for good texture and relatively strong tolerance to bolting.
Growing Perfection Fennel
This variety is well suited to cool-season culture, especially late summer sowing for fall harvest in much of the US. Thin plants properly so the bulbs can swell, and harvest while they are still compact and crisp, not after the core turns tough.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all fennel, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.