Desi fennel
1000+ seeds per packet
Rs.250/- per packet
 
While westerners enjoy fennel primarily for its swollen leaf bases (sometimes called a fennel bulb), Indians have historically valued the plant for its delicious and medicinal seeds! It goes by many names, like saunf, badishep, variali, etc based on which region of the country you are in but fennel seeds by any other name are truly just as sweet! The seeds of this plant are harvested at the unripe stage and dried to rtain maximum flavor, and are a true miracle seed in terms of its health benefits. The most popular use of fennel seeds is its consumption after meals, not only is it an excellent and delicious mouth freshener but the seeds are excellent regulators of digestion. The also are a great source of fibers and regulate blood sugar levels.
 
This desi variety of fennel grow absolutely massive and grow year round. Although they form no bulbs, the abundance of seeds, which can be consumed dry or fresh is an amazing snack to have fresh off the plant. The fresh seeds are far tastier than the dried seeds available in markets! The plants attract an abundance of pollinators, including native bees, for whom it is an ecllent food source in the hot and dry summer months. It also attracts hundreds of ladybugs, which are natures aphid control mechanisms!