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Anise is one of the oldest culinary herbs.
you could also use anise leaves to sprinkle on salads or as a garnish.
The lower leaves are heart-shaped, and the upper leaves resemble those of adill plant.
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Each plant produces compound flower clusters, or umbels, of many tiny white flowers.
These flowers later produce the small, grayish-brown seeds that are harvested for their sweet flavor.
This herb tends to have weak stems, so may need staking if conditions get breezy.
How and When to Plant Anise
Anise is sensitive to cold temperatures.
Anise seeds take their time germinating.
In fact, It may take up to four weeks until the first seedlings emerge from the soil.
Anise Care Tips
Light
Anise grows best in full sun.
take a stab at plant anise where it willget at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
Soil and Water
Plant anise in loamy,well-drained soil.
Water anise when the ground starts to dry out, but do not overwater it.
it’s possible for you to also provide your plants adose of all-purpose fertilizeraround midsummer.
Pests and Problems
The willow-carrot aphid is anises primary pest.
The easiest way tocontrol aphidsis tospray them off your plantswith a strong stream of water from the garden hose.
Aphids are such small, soft-bodied insects that even a good rainstorm can knock them off.
Once aphids are knocked off a plant, they rarely climb back on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anise is a warm-season annual herb that grows from spring into fall.
You will be able to gather one to two tablespoons of seeds per plant.
