02.
Where In The World
habitat and range for anise
Anise, Pimpinella anisum, is native to the Mediterranean region and Egypt; it is also cultivated in Europe, Asia India, Mexico, North Africa, and the USSR.
03.
Cultivation & Harvesting
considerations for growing anise
climate
The plant requires a warm sunny location and long frost-free growing season of
120 days.
soil
Anise plants grow best in light, fertile, well drained soil and appear to
respond well to nitrogen fertilization by yielding a greater quantity of
high-quality fruit.
growing
The seeds should be planted as soon as the ground warms up in spring. Because
the plants have a taproot, they do not transplant well after being established,
so they should be started either in their final location or transplanted while
the seedlings are still small.
harvesting
After the flower umbels have become heavy with ripe brown seeds, cut the heads
off before they drop. Place them in a single layer on a paper towel or plate in
a dry place. If possible, expose to direct sunlight to allow the seeds to
completely dry out. When the seeds are crisp and dry, rub between palms to
separate the seed from the hull, sieve to remove seeds from the husks, and store
in airtight containers.
preserving
Store seed in a cool, dry place.
