Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Soil and climate

Climate and season
It is cultivated throughout India at altitudes upto 2000 m. It requires a fairly mild climate and is cultivated as a cold weather crop in parts of North India. It does not succeed so well in South India, except at high elevations.
The time of sowing is during October-November in the plains and March-April on hills. Under Bangalore conditions, the crop can be grown as a winter season crop during the months of September, October and November.

Soil
Fennel grows in any good soil, but thrives best in rich, well-drained loam or black sandy soil containing sufficient lime. Any soil which has a high salt content in it and is prone to water-logging is unsuitable for its cultivation.