How to prune florence fennel 'orion'

Remove bolt stems as they appear; harvest before flower buds open. Snap off flower stems at the base as soon as they are visible. Clip away yellowed or dead fronds. Harvest by slicing cleanly through the bulb base at soil level — the feathery tops make a useful herb garnish.

Bolt removal as needed during the season; one harvest cut per plant. Florence fennel 'Orion' is a bolt-resistant variety but can still run to seed in heat or stress. Remove any flower stalks immediately to maintain bulb quality. Strip away yellowing fronds to improve air flow. Otherwise this plant needs no structural pruning — harvest the whole bulb at soil level once it reaches a good size.

Snap off flower stems at the base as soon as they are visible. Clip away yellowed or dead fronds. Harvest by slicing cleanly through the bulb base at soil level — the feathery tops make a useful herb garnish.