How long does anise take to grow?

Anise is ready to harvest in about 120 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Anise

Plant anise by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors right around your last frost date. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Anise planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 15

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Projected first harvest

Aug 13

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Anise is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of anise in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with anise

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Carrot Rust Fly Parsleyworm Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant anise in your zone

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