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Anise is a wonderful herb that offers both culinary and medicinal benefits. Known for its aromatic, licorice-like flavor, it is a popular addition to a variety of dishes, including baked goods, soups, and teas. It is widely cultivated and used to flavor food, candy, and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Mediterranean. Beyond its delightful taste, Anise is rich in antioxidants and has been traditionally used for its digestive and calming properties. The scent of aniseed plants can also attract dogs similarly to how catnip plants are attractive to cats. It’s easy to grow, thriving in both full sun and well-drained soil, making it a perfect addition to home gardens. Harvest aniseeds and use to create your own herbal remedies or seasoning blends.
Also Known As: Sweet Cumin, Aniseed, Common Anise, Aniseed Spice, Pimpinella Anisum, Anise Plant, Fennel Flower, Licorice Herb, Garden Anise, and European Anise.
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 8-12 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.
Plants grows best in soil with lots of organic matter. You may optionally add fertilizer or organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay to mix into the soil at this point. For small gardens, scatter 2-3 tablespoons of fertilizer evenly and work into the top 2-3 inches of soil for each hill or 2 foot by 2 foot planting area. For larger gardens, scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for each 100 square feet of planting area. Work fertilizer or organic material into the soil and leave the surface smooth.
Form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 18 inches apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.
Planting:
For an earlier Anise harvest, you may optionally start planting indoors in containers 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 60F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.
If directly sowing Anise outdoors, plant in late spring when the soil warms to at least 60F. For fall crops, start seeding indoors and transplant seedlings outdoors 6-8 weeks before the first expected frost.
To plant, make holes 1/4 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole. If choosing to thin to the strongest plant, determine the strongest and healthiest plant, then remove all other plants, narrowing to a single plant per hole. Cover seeds thinly with soil and water after planting.
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Within-Row Spacing: 6-12 inches
Between-Row Spacing: 18-24 inches
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water the plants deeply, soaking the soil to a depth of 6-8 inches, once a week. If there is no rainfall, water 2-3 times a week. Sandy soils may need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils.
Weeding: Keeping plants weed-free improves production. If plowing or hoeing, do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder roots.
Fertilizing: Once seedlings are established, 2-4 weeks after planting, you may optionally apply 2 tablespoons of a complete fertilizer around each hole, or 1-2 pounds per 100 square feet, without letting the fertilizer touch the plants. Water plants after fertilizing.
Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: If spots or mold appear, treat plants with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. When using fungicides always follow label directions.
Harvesting:
Anise can be harvested once the plants start flowering, and the seeds are fully formed. This typically occurs in late summer or early fall. Cut the flowering heads and allow them to dry in a well-ventilated area. Once dried, shake the seeds from the heads for use in cooking, teas, or herbal remedies.
Also Known As: Sweet Cumin, Aniseed, Common Anise, Aniseed Spice, Pimpinella Anisum, Anise Plant, Fennel Flower, Licorice Herb, Garden Anise, and European Anise.
| Plant Name: | Anise |
| Latin Name: | Pimpinella anisum |
| Days to Germinate: | 10-21 |
| Days to Harvest: | 120 |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spread: | 12 - 18 Inches |
| Growth Habit: | Bush |
| USDA Zones: | 4-9 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Brand: | TomorrowSeeds |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Pollination: | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| GMO: | No |
| Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: | No |
| Seeds Packed For**: | 2025 |
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 8-12 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.
Plants grows best in soil with lots of organic matter. You may optionally add fertilizer or organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay to mix into the soil at this point. For small gardens, scatter 2-3 tablespoons of fertilizer evenly and work into the top 2-3 inches of soil for each hill or 2 foot by 2 foot planting area. For larger gardens, scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for each 100 square feet of planting area. Work fertilizer or organic material into the soil and leave the surface smooth.
Form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 18 inches apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.
Planting:
For an earlier Anise harvest, you may optionally start planting indoors in containers 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 60F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.
If directly sowing Anise outdoors, plant in late spring when the soil warms to at least 60F. For fall crops, start seeding indoors and transplant seedlings outdoors 6-8 weeks before the first expected frost.
To plant, make holes 1/4 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole. If choosing to thin to the strongest plant, determine the strongest and healthiest plant, then remove all other plants, narrowing to a single plant per hole. Cover seeds thinly with soil and water after planting.
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Within-Row Spacing: 6-12 inches
Between-Row Spacing: 18-24 inches
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water the plants deeply, soaking the soil to a depth of 6-8 inches, once a week. If there is no rainfall, water 2-3 times a week. Sandy soils may need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils.
Weeding: Keeping plants weed-free improves production. If plowing or hoeing, do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder roots.
Fertilizing: Once seedlings are established, 2-4 weeks after planting, you may optionally apply 2 tablespoons of a complete fertilizer around each hole, or 1-2 pounds per 100 square feet, without letting the fertilizer touch the plants. Water plants after fertilizing.
Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: If spots or mold appear, treat plants with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. When using fungicides always follow label directions.
Harvesting:
Anise can be harvested once the plants start flowering, and the seeds are fully formed. This typically occurs in late summer or early fall. Cut the flowering heads and allow them to dry in a well-ventilated area. Once dried, shake the seeds from the heads for use in cooking, teas, or herbal remedies.
