{"product_id":"ferula-communis-cretan-gold","title":"Ferula communis Cretan Gold","description":"It's hard to describe the stunned amazement when we first encountered giant fennel in the wild during a 2010 expedition on the Greek island of Crete. The amazing stalks, with diameters approaching a human arm, soared 8' in height, topped with massive panicles of softball-sized golden-yellow flower heads. These mammoths are impressive even without the lacy, rich dark green, fine-textured basal foliage which by itself is enough reason to grow giant fennel. It usually takes 3-4 years for giant fennel to flower, after which some plants may die, especially where the soil is poorly drained. The drought-tolerant giant fennel grows equally as well in acidic or alkaline soils. In parts of the Pacific Northwest, we have seen reports of giant fennel reaching a towering 15' in height...so be sure to contact the FAA before planting one if you live near an airport. The non-edible Ferula communis is related to common edible fennel, which, however, belongs to a different genus: Foeniculum vulgare.","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027575621,"sku":"6694","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/Ferula-communis-Cretan-Gold.i-6694.s-63640.r-1_838b04d4-2b99-48ce-9804-5633832f6f33.jpg?v=1653314973","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/ferula-communis-cretan-gold","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}