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Fennel Microgreens

$5$4.50 / oz

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Sweet, anise-like flavor with a delicate crunch. Beautiful feathery fronds that elevate any plate.

Fresh pesticide-free fennel microgreens from microGREEN FX SE Pennsylvania

The Sweet Side of Microgreens 🌱

Fennel microgreens bring a unique sweetness to the table. Their anise-like flavor is gentle and refined, with a delicate crunch that makes them a joy to eat raw. The beautiful feathery fronds look like tiny works of art.

These are a natural pairing with seafood, but they shine in salads, on roasted meats, and as a garnish for soups. Their sweet flavor balances spicy and savory dishes beautifully.

Loaded with vitamins C and K, plus potassium for heart health. Fennel microgreens also contain anethole, the compound behind their distinctive flavor, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

"What if one garnish could add sweetness, crunch, and visual drama to every dish you serve?" πŸ€”

Nutrition Highlights πŸ’ͺ

  • βœ“ Vitamin C for immune support and collagen
  • βœ“ Vitamin K for blood clotting and bone health
  • βœ“ Potassium for heart health and blood pressure
  • βœ“ Anethole anti-inflammatory compound
  • βœ“ Fiber for digestive health

🌱 Days to harvest: 14-18 days

How to Use Fennel Microgreens 🍽️

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Seafood

The classic pairing. Top grilled fish, shrimp, or scallops with feathery fennel fronds.

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Salads

Add to citrus salads or grain bowls for a sweet, anise-like accent.

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Roasted Meats

Garnish pork, chicken, or lamb with fennel micros for a sweet herbal balance.

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Soup Garnish

Float on bisques and creamy soups for texture and beautiful presentation.

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Nature's Most Beautiful Microgreen

Fennel microgreens have the most delicate, feathery texture of any variety we grow. Each tiny frond looks like a miniature fern. They bring sweetness, crunch, and visual elegance to every plate. The kind of garnish that makes people stop and ask, "What is that?"

PAIRING GUIDE

What Fennel Microgreens Pair Well With

The sweet anise of fennel was built for Mediterranean cuisine. Seafood, citrus, pork, olives. Here is what the kitchen says works.

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Seafood

Scallops, salmon, halibut, branzino

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Citrus

Sicilian classic: orange, grapefruit, lemon

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Roasted Pork

Porchetta, pork loin, Italian sausage

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Olives & Capers

Mediterranean salads, antipasto plates

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Goat Cheese & Ricotta

Creamy frame for the sweet anise

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Mature Fennel Bulb

Double-fennel plates, layered anise

RECIPES

3 Anise-Sweet Recipes You Can Make Tonight

From scallops to Sicilian salad to fennel-pollen pork. Same anise aroma, three ways to put it on the table.

15 MIN SEAFOOD

Scallops & Fennel Citrus 🐟

Restaurant-quality plate where seared scallops sit on fennel microgreens, orange segments, citrus-honey vinaigrette. Sweet anise of fennel was built for this dish.

Ingredients

  • 8-10 large dry-packed scallops (12 oz)
  • 2 oz fresh fennel microgreens
  • 1 orange, segmented + juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup shaved mature fennel (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil sear, 1 tbsp finish
  • 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon
  • Flaky salt, pepper

Method

  1. Pat scallops bone-dry, season generously.
  2. Sear in screaming-hot pan 90 sec per side. Rest off heat.
  3. Whisk finishing dressing. Toss microgreens, oranges, fennel in half.
  4. Pile salad on warm plates. Top with scallops, remaining dressing.
10 MIN SICILIAN

Winter Citrus Fennel Salad 🍊

Sicilian winter salad on fennel microgreens with orange, grapefruit, shaved fennel bulb, olives, lemon vinaigrette. Restaurant presentation, weeknight cost.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz fresh fennel microgreens
  • 1 orange, 1 ruby grapefruit, segmented
  • 1 small fennel bulb, thin shaved
  • 1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives
  • 1/4 red onion, thin sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon, 1 tsp honey, salt, pepper
  • Optional: fresh mint or basil

Method

  1. Whisk dressing.
  2. Pile microgreens on platter as base.
  3. Arrange citrus, shaved fennel, olives, onion across.
  4. Drizzle dressing, tear mint. Eat immediately.
90 MIN SUNDAY ROAST

Fennel-Rubbed Pork Loin πŸ₯©

Sunday roast pork loin rubbed with fennel pollen and served with a tall crown of fennel microgreens at the table. Same plant in two forms, doubling the anise aromatics.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2.5 lb boneless pork loin
  • 2 oz fresh fennel microgreens (top at table)
  • 1 tbsp fennel pollen or crushed fennel seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon
  • 1 tsp flaky salt, 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 lemon, 1/2 cup broth or wine

Method

  1. Mix fennel pollen, garlic, oil, Dijon, salt, pepper. Rub on pork.
  2. Pan with broth in bottom. Roast 375 Β°F 60-80 min to 145 Β°F internal.
  3. Rest 10 min tented in foil. Slice 1/2 inch.
  4. Arrange on platter, pour pan juices. Crown with microgreens, lemon, salt.
FOR CHEFS & FINE DINING

How Working Chefs Use Fennel Microgreens

Feathery fronds, sweet anise aroma, delicate visual lift. Fennel microgreens are one of the most elegant garnish forms for Mediterranean and seafood-focused menus.

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Seafood Plating Garnish

A delicate scatter on top of seared scallops, pan-roasted halibut, branzino, or salmon crudo delivers the canonical seafood-fennel pairing in microgreen form. The feathery fronds stand tall on the plate, the anise aroma blooms in the diner's nose before the first bite.

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Sicilian Winter Salad Base

The Sicilian winter salad (orange, fennel, olive, red onion) is one of the most established Mediterranean compositions. Fennel microgreens as the base instead of leaves of mature fennel makes the plate more refined and adds the photogenic feathery texture.

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Pork and Italian Sausage Plates

Roasted pork loin, porchetta, fennel-rubbed Italian sausage, all classic pairings with mature fennel. Microgreens deliver the same anise aromatics with a more elegant plate presentation. Add at the pass, never in the pan.

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Creamy Soup Topper

Potato leek, parsnip, butternut squash, cauliflower, white bean. The feathery fronds float on cream soups and the sweet anise rounds out earthy flavors. One of the most photogenic soup garnishes in fine dining.

SHELF LIFE & STORAGE

How Long Do Fennel Microgreens Last?

2 to 3 weeks refrigerated in a sealed container at 38 to 40 Β°F. Up to three times longer than supermarket fennel fronds, because we harvest the morning of delivery.

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Refrigerate Immediately

Place the clamshell or bag in the crisper drawer the moment they arrive. The feathery fronds bruise easily, so handle gently.

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Seal With a Paper Towel

Lay a dry paper towel underneath if transferring. Wicks excess moisture and keeps the fronds crisp and intact through the full 3 weeks.

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Add at the Table

Heat above 158 Β°F dissipates the anethole that creates the anise aroma. Always add raw or just-warmed at the end of cooking, never in the pan.

Plating tip: the feathery fronds look most striking on dark plates or white-cream backgrounds where the silhouette stands out.

Frequently Asked Questions 🌱

What do fennel microgreens taste like?

Sweet, anise-like flavor with a delicate crunch. A milder, more refined version of mature fennel with beautiful feathery fronds.

How do I use fennel microgreens?

On seafood, in salads, as a garnish for soups, on roasted meats, or in grain bowls. Their feathery texture makes a stunning finishing touch.

Are microGREEN FX fennel microgreens pesticide-free?

Yes. All microGREEN FX microgreens are grown pesticide-free with USDA Organic seeds, purified water, and living soil in SE Pennsylvania.

How long do fennel microgreens take to grow?

14-18 days from seed to harvest. Harvested to order for peak freshness and flavor.

What nutrients are in fennel microgreens?

Vitamins C, K, potassium, fiber, and anethole, a natural anti-inflammatory compound responsible for their sweet anise flavor.

How long do fennel microgreens last in the fridge?

Fennel microgreens from microGREEN FX last 2 to 3 weeks refrigerated in a sealed container at 38 to 40 Β°F. Up to three times longer than supermarket fennel fronds.

Where can I buy fresh fennel microgreens near me in SE Pennsylvania?

microGREEN FX delivers fresh fennel microgreens free across Southeast Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties. Order online, find us every Saturday at the Upper Merion Farmers Market in King of Prussia, or grab a grow kit to grow your own at home.

What do fennel microgreens pair well with?

Best pairs with seafood (scallops, salmon, shrimp), citrus (orange, grapefruit, lemon β€” Sicilian classic), roasted pork and pork sausage, olives and capers (Mediterranean), goat cheese and ricotta, and shaved mature fennel bulb (double-fennel plates).

Can chefs use fennel microgreens in restaurant dishes?

Yes. Working chefs use fennel microgreens as the feathery garnish on seafood plates, as a base for Sicilian citrus-fennel salads, scattered across pork loin and porchetta, on top of crudo and tartare, and as a delicate lift on creamy soups. One of the most elegant garnish shapes.

Add Sweetness and Elegance 🌱

$5/oz$4.50/oz of pesticide-free fennel microgreens. Sweet, crunchy, beautiful. Grown in SE Pennsylvania.

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