How to grow Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Anise prefers light, fairly rich soil and full sun 3.

Growing Anise from seed

Sow after danger of frost 1/2" deep. Germinates easily but transplants poorly. Best sown where it is to be grown.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.46 feet (45.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.51 inches (1.3 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Anise

Best sown where it is to be grown, transplants poorly.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Anise is a tender plant.

How long does Anise take to grow?

These estimates for how long Anise takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Anise to germinate?
10 days

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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Anise?
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Days to Maturity How long until Anise is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 75 days

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Anise Etymology

Old French anis, from Latin anīsum, from Ancient Greek ἄνισον (anison)

Anise Folklore & Trivia

Originated in Middle East.

The Romans used this herb for paying taxes. They also chewed it to freshen the mouth in the morning. Now it is used in toothpaste, mouthwash, perfume, and soap. The crushed seeds add fragrance to sachets.1

Other names for Anise

Anise burnet, saxifrage, aniseed

Pimpinella anisum L., Anisum vulgare, Anisum odoratum, Anisum officinale, Anisum officinarum

Footnotes

1 Herbs and Spices for Florida Gardens, Monica Moran Brandies

2 Growing Hermione’s Garden

3 .Growing Herbs with Margaret Roberts; First published 1985

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