'Anise' - (Non-GMO) - Herb Seeds - 1 Gram
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200+ Seeds per Pack!
This herb has many wonderful culinary uses (teas, cuisine) both from the seeds and the leaves. Other uses include: liquor, medicinal and essential oils. Flavour is similar to licorice and is used to make black jelly beans and other treats. Many warm winter drink recipes can be found for this aromatic tea herb. Flavours like these are where childhood memories are born. ( Not to be confused with the 'Star Anise' plant in Asia. Both have similar flavour. )
75 Days to Harvest!
210 seed/gram Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with well drained soil in mid May to early June. Plant seed 6 mm (1/4") deep and 2.5 cm (1") apart in the row with rows 45 cm (18") apart. Thin to 20 cm (8") in the row. Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less mix 4-5 weeks before last frost. Keep at 20 C (70 F) for the 14 day germination period then grow on at a slightly lower temperature, harden off and plant ouside after the danger of frost has passed. Harvest seed after flowers have dried and seeds are greyish-brown. Harvest leaves for use anytime!
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 20 to 23
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Bushy
Height: Medium (50 to 70 cm)(20" to 28")
Frost Tolerance: Can Withstand Light Frost
Days to Harvest: 75
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Apiaceae
Latin: Pimpinella anisum
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 20 to 23
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Bushy
Height: Medium (50 to 70 cm)(20" to 28")
Frost Tolerance: Can Withstand Light Frost
Days to Harvest: 75
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Apiaceae
Latin: Pimpinella anisum