🌾🎙️ Farmer Podcast 農田廣播 🌿 草莓里專訪｜茴香伯 🌱 Strawberry Neighborhood Interview – Uncle Fennel 主持 / Host：阿愛姨 (A Ai, Strawberry Neighborhood Chief) 農友 / Farmer：茴香伯 (Uncle Fennel) --- 專訪對話 / Interview 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 各位鄉親大家好～我是草莓里的里長阿愛姨。今天要訪問的，是在廚房裡香氣四溢、甜美又暖胃的——茴香伯！ Hello everyone! I’m A Ai, neighborhood chief of Strawberry Village. Today we’re visiting Uncle Fennel—sweet, aromatic, and perfect for warming your dishes. --- 茴香伯 / Uncle Fennel： 阿愛姨好、鄉親們好！我雖然身材細長，但香氣十足，能幫大家消化順暢，也能增加料理風味！ Hello Aunt A Ai and everyone! I may look slim, but I’m full of aroma. I help digestion and add a wonderful flavor to dishes! --- 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 茴香伯，你從種下去到可以採收，要多久呢？ Uncle Fennel, how long does it take from planting to harvest? --- 茴香伯 / Uncle Fennel： 大約 90 到 120 天。我喜歡陽光充足、土壤疏鬆排水良好的環境，葉子翠綠、茎肥厚時，就可以開始採收啦！ Around 90–120 days. I thrive in sunny spots with loose, well-drained soil. When my leaves are green and stems plump, it’s time to harvest! --- 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 茴香伯除了葉子可以炒菜，果實也能入菜，是嗎？ You can use both leaves and seeds in cooking, right? --- 茴香伯 / Uncle Fennel： 沒錯啊！ Exactly! 葉子（Leaves）：味甘香，常用於清炒、燉湯或涼拌。 Leaves: sweet and aromatic, used in stir-fries, soups, or salads. 茎（Stem / Bulb）：質地脆嫩，適合燉煮、沙拉或烤箱料理。 Stems/bulb: tender and crisp, perfect for stews, salads, or roasting. 果實（Seeds）：含揮發油，香味濃郁，可作調味或泡茶。 Seeds: rich in essential oils, aromatic, used as spice or brewed in tea. --- 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 哇，這樣看來茴香伯真是百搭！那種植上有什麼小秘訣嗎？ Wow, Uncle Fennel is really versatile! Any cultivation tips? --- 茴香伯 / Uncle Fennel： 保持土壤濕潤、排水良好最重要，幼苗期要適度遮陰。成熟果實需曬乾或低溫保存，香氣才能保留得最好。 Keep soil moist but well-drained. Shade seedlings if needed. Mature seeds should be sun-dried or low-temperature dried to preserve aroma. --- 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 茴香伯最拿手的料理是什麼呢？ What dishes are you best at? --- 茴香伯 / Uncle Fennel： 茴香炒雞、茴香燉魚、涼拌茴香葉、香茴茶，我樣樣都擅長啦！ Stir-fried chicken with fennel, stewed fish, fennel leaf salad, and fennel tea—I’m great at all of them! --- 阿愛姨 / A Ai： 好啦，今天的草莓里農田廣播就到這。謝謝我們的茴香伯，也祝大家身體暖暖、胃口好好！ That’s it for today’s Strawberry Neighborhood broadcast. Thanks to Uncle Fennel, and may everyone stay warm and enjoy good meals! --- 📌 小補充 / Additional Notes 小茴香含有揮發油（茴香油）、膳食纖維、維生素 C、鉀與鈣，有助消化、緩解胃脹氣、增添料理香氣。葉、莖、種子均可入菜，香氣由嫩至老漸濃。 Fennel contains essential oils, dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and calcium. It supports digestion, relieves bloating, and adds aroma to dishes. Leaves, stems, and seeds are all edible, with aroma intensifying as the plant matures. --- 🌱🌿
🌱 田間小屋 – Garden Tales 🌱 茴香（Fennel / Foeniculum vulgare）– 生長、營養與由來介紹 Fennel – Growth, Nutritional Benefits & History --- 🌱 生長週期 / Growth Period 茴香屬傘形科（Apiaceae）多年生草本，但常作一年生栽培，生長周期約 90–150 天。可收成其肥厚球莖（茴香球）、葉片與種子（茴香籽）。 茴香球（Bulb）：白色或淡綠色球莖，肉質脆嫩，帶淡甜味，適合清炒、燉煮或生食。 茴香葉（Leaves）：綠色羽狀細葉，芳香，常作香料或點綴。 茴香籽（Seeds）：乾燥果實，辛香甘甜，常作香料或藥用。 茴香喜溫暖氣候，需充足陽光與排水良好土壤，生長期間保持適度水分，避免積水導致球莖腐爛或葉片病害。 Fennel is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family, often grown as an annual. Growth takes about 90–150 days. The bulb, leaves, and seeds are all edible. Bulb: crisp and sweet, used in stir-fry, stews, or raw. Leaves: aromatic, used as garnish or seasoning. Seeds: pungent and sweet, used as spice or medicine. Prefers warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil; maintain moderate moisture to prevent rot or disease. --- 👨🌾 種植狀況 / Cultivation Conditions 茴香適合疏鬆、肥沃且排水良好的土壤。播種前可施底肥並保持株距 30–40 公分，以利球莖膨大。生長期間需注意澆水管理與病蟲害防治，如蚜蟲或葉斑病。 收成時，球莖宜在成熟脆嫩時採收，葉片可隨時摘取，種子則在果實成熟乾燥後收集。 Fennel grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Apply base fertilizer before planting and maintain 30–40 cm spacing for bulb development. Monitor watering and pest/disease control (e.g., aphids, leaf spots). Harvest bulbs when tender, leaves as needed, and seeds when fully mature and dry. --- 📜 茴香由來 / History & Name Origin 茴香原產於地中海沿岸，古代傳入中國與台灣。茴香球、葉及種子皆可入菜或入藥。 在中國與台灣料理中，茴香球常用於清炒、燉煮或生食；葉片作香料或點綴；種子用於烘焙、煮湯或製作藥膳。中醫認為茴香性溫、味甘辛，具有理氣、健胃、溫中、止痛、促消化功效。 Fennel is native to the Mediterranean, later introduced to China and Taiwan. Bulbs, leaves, and seeds are used in cooking and medicine. Bulbs: stir-fried, stewed, or eaten raw. Leaves: used as garnish or seasoning. Seeds: used in baking, soups, or medicinal dishes. In traditional Chinese medicine, fennel is warming, sweet and pungent, promoting digestion, regulating qi, warming the middle, and relieving pain. --- 💚 營養價值 / Nutritional Benefits 富含 維生素 C / Rich in vitamin C 含 膳食纖維 / Contains dietary fiber 含 精油與揮發性芳香物 / Contains essential oils and aromatic compounds 低熱量 / Low calorie 可能有助 理氣健胃、促進消化、減輕脹氣 / May regulate qi, support digestion, and reduce bloating --- 🌟 小貼士 / Quick Tip 茴香球：清脆甜美，生食或燉煮皆宜。 茴香葉：芳香可作點綴或調味。 茴香籽：辛香甘甜，用量依菜餚調整，可烘烤或磨粉使用。 Bulb: crisp and sweet, suitable for raw or cooked dishes. Leaves: aromatic, for garnish or seasoning. Seeds: pungent and sweet, adjust quantity according to recipe, can be roasted or ground. --- 🌱🌿
🌱 田間小屋 – Garden Tales 🌱 小茴香（Fennel Seed / Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce）– 種子、營養與由來介紹 Fennel Seed – Growth, Nutritional Benefits & History --- 🌱 生長週期 / Growth Period 小茴香為傘形科（Apiaceae）多年生草本植物，常作一年生栽培。播種後約 90–120 天可收成種子，生長期間會先長出球莖與葉片，待花期結束後產出成熟乾燥的種子。 種子（Seed）：小而褐色或綠褐色，帶有甜香與微辛味，可作香料或藥用。 小茴香喜歡溫暖、陽光充足且排水良好的土壤，生長期保持適度水分，避免積水導致病害。 Fennel seed is harvested from a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family, usually grown as an annual. Seeds are ready about 90–120 days after sowing, after leaves and bulbs have matured and the plant flowers. Seeds: small, brown or greenish-brown, sweet and slightly pungent, used as spice or medicine. Prefers warm climates, full sun, and well-drained soil. Moderate watering is essential to prevent disease. --- 👨🌾 種植狀況 / Cultivation Conditions 小茴香適合疏鬆、肥沃、排水良好的土壤。播種前施足底肥並保持株距 20–30 公分。生長期注意澆水、除草與防治蚜蟲或葉斑病。 成熟種子可採收後晾乾或低溫烘乾保存，保持香氣與品質。 Fennel grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Apply base fertilizer before planting and maintain 20–30 cm spacing. Monitor watering, weeding, and control pests/disease (e.g., aphids, leaf spots). Harvest seeds when fully mature and dry, then dry further to preserve aroma and quality. --- 📜 小茴香由來 / History & Name Origin 小茴香原產於地中海沿岸，古代傳入中國與台灣。種子常作香料或藥用，入菜、入湯或作烘焙香料。 在中醫中，小茴香性溫、味甘辛，具有理氣、健胃、暖脾、止痛、助消化功效。 Fennel seed is native to the Mediterranean, later introduced to China and Taiwan. Seeds are used as spice or medicine in cooking, soups, or baked goods. In traditional Chinese medicine, fennel seeds are warming, sweet and pungent, regulating qi, supporting digestion, warming the spleen, relieving pain, and aiding digestion. --- 💚 營養價值 / Nutritional Benefits 富含 揮發油與芳香化合物 / Rich in essential oils and aromatic compounds 含 膳食纖維 / Contains dietary fiber 含 維生素 C 與礦物質 / Contains vitamin C and minerals 低熱量 / Low calorie 可能有助 促進消化、減輕腹脹、理氣暖脾 / May support digestion, reduce bloating, regulate qi, and warm the spleen --- 🌟 小貼士 / Quick Tip 小茴香種子香氣濃郁，使用時可整粒加入湯品或炒菜，也可研磨成粉加入烘焙或醃製料理。保存時建議密封乾燥，避免受潮發霉。 Fennel seeds are aromatic. Use whole in soups or stir-fries, or grind for baking and pickling. Store in a dry, airtight container to prevent moisture and spoilage. --- 🌱🌿
