How to grow Star Anise

Illicium verum

Scratch the seeds with sandpaper and soak them in warm water before sowing. They require a temperature of 7 degrees F to germinate.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

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Staranise tree, Chinese star anise, Indian anise

Illicium verum Hook. f.