Anise Herb Seeds

Anise Herb Seeds

12 varieties

12 products

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How to Plant Anise Herb Seeds

Fast Facts

Planting season
Fall, Spring
Life cycle
Annual, Perennial
Sowing method
Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Seed prep
Requires Light
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water needs
Average
Planting depth
1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch
Spacing
Varies by variety
Mature height
18 to 24 inches
Hardiness zones
3 to 11
Days to maturity
Varies by variety

Ranges cover every variety in this group. Check the product page for the exact figures.

About Anise Herb Seeds

Anise Herb Seeds grow in full sun, partial shade positions. Expect 18 to 24 inches at maturity. The figures below are the ones on the packets in this group; each product page carries the exact numbers for that variety.

When to plant

Plant in fall, spring. Seed can be started indoors ahead of the season or sown straight into prepared ground once it has warmed. Hardy in zones 3 to 11 — your local frost dates decide the exact week.

Where to plant

Choose a site in full sun, partial shade. Water needs are average once the plants are established. Free-draining soil matters more than rich soil; seed sown into ground that stays wet rots before it germinates. Plan for 18 to 24 inches of growth when you place them in a bed or border.

How to plant

Follow the depth given on the product page; it differs between the varieties in this group. This seed needs light to germinate, so press it onto the surface and firm it in rather than burying it. Water gently to settle the soil, then keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings or shoots appear. Indoor starts do best in warmth and bright light; harden the seedlings off over a week before planting out.

How to care

Keep watering average, at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves. In zones 3 to 11 these come back each year: let the foliage die down naturally after flowering, since that is what feeds next season's growth.

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