Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or under cover, good in containers
Sowing Time: March–August
Plant Out: April onwards for early sowings, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: May–October (approx. 6–8 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart in rows 25 cm apart
Height: Plants grow approx. 30–40 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Fine, delicate leaves with subtle anise flavour
• Classic herb in French cuisine (essential for fines herbes)
• Perfect fresh in salads or added at the end of cooking
• Grows well in cooler weather
• Suitable for containers or garden beds

How to grow: Sow direct outdoors March–August or start under cover for earlier crops. Sow thinly, 0.5–1 cm deep, in rows 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart. Keep soil moist. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Cooking / usage ideas: Add fresh to salads, omelettes, sauces, and soups for a mild, sweet anise flavour. Best used raw or added just before serving.

Seeds per pack: Not specified