Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 7-10 days
Stems in Water
- Remove fronds if desired store fronds separately like herbs
- Place stalk in jar with 1-2 inches of water
- Store in refrigerator
- Keep away from ethylene producers
- Change water every few days
Alternative another good method that's just different 5-7 days
Crisper Drawer
- Don't wash until ready to use
- Store in high humidity crisper
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Trim and slice fennel
- Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes
- Cool in ice bath, drain well
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for cooked dishes
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
If limp, trim stem and soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
Fun Facts
- Fennel bulb, stalk, fronds, and seeds are all edible; the licorice-like flavor comes from anethole.
- Standing the bulb in water keeps the stalk and bulb hydrated from the cut end.