When to Plant Anise in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spans USDA hardiness 6b to 7b (zones 6b to 7b on this page). Plant anise by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Anise planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 20
Projected first harvest
Aug 18
Anise is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Anise planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Aug 13
Anise is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Anise planting calendar for Rhode Island, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Aug 8
Anise is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of anise in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with anise
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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