Anise- Pimpinella anisum. Annual plant with umbels of pretty little white flowers that are used to flavor dishes. From the root to the seeds, through the stems and flowers, everything is eaten from the plant! Use fresh or dried, to add to sauces, breads, soups, cakes, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~400

Difficulty       

Easy

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle      

Annual

Root cellar   

No

Sowing season       

Winter, Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 mm

optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 22ºC

time for germination: 7 to 21 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last date in your area OR

direct seeding after any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed up

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 25 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 60 to 80 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Maturation: 100 to 120 days