Fennel Montebianco. Mid size bulb. White & very round. Solid stalks. Very tasty & crisp. This variety seems to be a bit earlier than most of the other fennels. Like all fennel, it prefers the cool of autumn, but will grow reasonably well in the spring and summer. Mid /late variety. 'Mont Blanc' alpine fennel. Large tight head which is tasty and crisp. A vigourous plant that prefers light fertile soil and will run to seed in hot weather. 8 gram packet.