Anise

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an annual herb with liquorice-flavoured leaves that can be added to salads. The seeds are commonly used to flavour apple sauce, breads, sausages, and soups. Widely used in Mediterranean cuisine.

🌱 Seasonal Growing Guide

SPRING

• Sow seeds indoors or in modules about 4 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Harden off young seedlings and transplant outdoors once they are strong enough and frost risk has passed.
• Choose a sunny location and space plants 15 cm apart for optimal growth.

SUMMER

• Harvest the fresh leaves regularly for salads and culinary use.
• Allow the plants to flower and set seed toward the end of the season.

AUTUMN

• Collect seeds for use in cooking or sowing next year.
• Remove old plants and prepare beds for the next growing cycle.

ENJOY: this herb is gaining popularity in the UK but has long been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.