Fennel

These weeds are fast growing up to 2 metres tall and have finely divided feathery leaves. The flowers are many small white or yellow flowers together in an umbrella-like clump.

• For quick and effective control of fennel weed apply Weed Weapon Extra Strength or Rapid Action. It will knock down fennel and similar weeds in 2-7 days.
• For woody mature fennel apply Weed Weapon Woody Weeds to all parts of the plant. It will control the fennel and similar weeds within 7–10 days.
• For best results apply in Spring, Summer or Autumn when the plant is in active growth.
• If you wish to more effectively prevent regrowth, apply Weed Weapon Preventer granules. This is a selective pre-emergent herbicide which penetrates deep into the soil. Do not plant seeds or sensitive plants into treated soil within 3 months of application.

• Fennel has a strong aniseed smell. It is a member of the carrot family that includes water celery, hemlock, wild carrot, giant hogweed, parsley, wild parsnip and others.
• Latin names: Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare, Wild carrot - Daucus carota, Water celery - Apium nodiflorum, Hemlock - Conium maculatum, Giant hogweed - Heracleum mantegazzianum, Parsley dropwort - Oenanthe pimpinelloides, Wild parsnip - Pastinaca sativa, Stone parsley - Sison amomum