Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Anise is a small, lacy-leaved herb. It belongs to the parsley family. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavour in its leaves and seed. Soups, salads, and sausage can all benefit from the flavour of the leaves and seeds. They're found in things like bread, cookies, and candy.Medicine is made from the seed and oil. The root and leaf are used to make medicine less frequently. Anise should not be confused with other herbs such as star anise or fennel. These are also known as anise.
Botanical name : Pimpinella anisum
Common name : Anise
Life cycle : Annual , tender perenniaal
Days to maturity : 120
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring and summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ¼”
Plant spacing : 12”- 18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 12000