Herbs
Anise
Young leaves to pick sparingly, then brown seed heads to dry.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Subtropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Arid
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Getting started
Sow seed in the recorded five-zone window. Use clean seed and follow the packet's depth and spacing for the named species or cultivar.
The right conditions
Choose the light, drainage and soil fertility suited to the crop; match watering to the climate and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Pick leaves sparingly while young, then harvest the dry brown seed heads before they shatter.
Important cautions
Confirm the identity before use; do not confuse anise with unrelated or poisonous members of the carrot family.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.