Anise (Pimpinella anisum) — annual 30–50 cm, seed is confectionery spice, slow germination.
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a forgotten garden herb that deserves a renaissance. Annual, 30–50 cm tall plant. Needs sunny spot, nutrient-rich soil. Fruit ripens in August–September.
Growing
Sow in March. Row spacing 30 cm, plant spacing 5 cm, sowing depth 2 cm.
Confectionery (cakes, gingerbread), liqueurs (Pernod, ouzo), herbal tea (digestion). The ripe seed is the most valuable part.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)80 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)August, September
Row spacing (cm)30 cm
Plant spacing (cm)5 cm
Sowing timeMarch
Sowing depth (cm)2 cm
Seeds per gram300
Avg. germination time (days)14 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)14 °C