Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 75-80 (Spring/Summer)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Tender
Anise is tender and will not tolerate any frost.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring
- Growing Season
- Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cool, Warm
Anise grows well in full sun and temperatures around 70˚ F.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 50°F - 90°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 60°F
Germination is best at 70˚ F, but you can plant outside once the soil reaches 60˚ F.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm)
Plant Anise in full sun.
- Water
- Moderate
Keep soil evenly moist (but not soggy) while germinating, watering once a day if necessary. Continue to keep the soil moist throughout the plant's life, especially during flowering and seed production - this is the most crucial time for the plant.
- Feeder
- Moderate
Anise has moderate nutrient requirements.
- Suitability
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Anise grows easily in containers. Containers should be at least 8" deep and wide.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 18.0 - 24.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 6.0 - 8.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
The seeds are famous for their licorice flavor. Their leaves have a similar flavor. Great in baked good.
- Rotation Group
- Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens