Seed Collection: Common Anise – Default Title

Anise is native to the eastern Mediterranean and is one of the oldest known spice plants, used both for culinary and medicinal purposes, thanks to its sweet and very aromatic licorice-y flavour. Through the Romans, who served anise-spiced cakes after heavy meals to aid digestion, it was spread throughout Europe by Roman legions. Anise seeds, whole or ground up, are used in teas and for confectionery purposes, as well as in a wide variety of regional and ethnic liqueurs, e.g., Greek ouzo, Italian sambuca and French pastis, just to name a few. Of its many qualities, it stirreth up bodily lust, wards off the evil eye and keeps nightmares away if placed under ones pillow.

PLANT SIZE
Height 60 cm
Width 60 cm

CONTAINER SIZE
Height 30 cm
Width 30 cm

SOWING
Indoor Not required
Outdoor Apr-June

TIMING
Germination 10-15 days
Harvesting 120 days

SPACING
When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning 20 cm

GROWING
Sunlight Full sun
Soil Well-drained, light and fertile soil
Watering Regular watering, allow to dry out
Feeding Light feeder