Germination01
7-14 days
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Herbs
Anise Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPimpinella anisum
USD 11.99
100 in stock
Anise is a feathery herb whose seeds carry a sweet licorice flavor used in baking, teas, and liqueurs.
GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
60-70F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 4-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
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Anise care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Pimpinella anisum
- Common names
- Aniseed
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Pimpinella
- Species
- P. anisum
Start growing
Direct sow in spring once soil is warm. Does not transplant well due to a long taproot.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® clear planter is perfect for monitoring the Anise taproot as it develops before being moved to its permanent garden spot.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest seeds once the umbels turn brown and seeds are gray-green.
Growing conditions
Dry, sunny plains with light, well-drained soil.
Weather & tolerances
High drought tolerance once established; sensitive to frost.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and leaf spot.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption; highly aromatic.
Botanical features
An annual herb growing to 1 meter. Features feathery leaves and white umbrella-like flower clusters (umbels).
Varieties
Standard garden anise.
Garden & everyday uses
Seeds used in baking and flavoring liqueurs (Ouzo, Absinthe). Leaves used in salads
Native range & distribution
Native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
From the Greek ‘anison’, referring to the herb’s aromatic seeds.
History
Used by ancient Egyptians for medicine and by Romans as a digestive spice after feasts.
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How do I grow Anise from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Anise seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Anise seeds take to germinate?
Anise seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 60-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
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