{"product_id":"anise-seeds","title":"ANISE Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnise (Pimpinella anisum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated annual herb grown for its sweet, licorice-scented seeds and feathery foliage. A classic culinary and tea herb, it has been cultivated for centuries for baking, spice blends, and herbal infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pimpinella anisum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated annual herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, enriched with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves as needed; seeds once browned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking, breads, and cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade spice blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal and digestive teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavoring liqueurs and beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in full sun after the last frost, as anise dislikes transplanting and is sensitive to cold. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish. Harvest leaves as needed through the season, and collect seed heads once the seeds turn brown, then air-dry them for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and aromatic with a pronounced licorice note. The seeds carry the strongest flavor, while the fresh leaves offer a milder, herbal version of the same sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"500mg","offer_id":50304494207254,"sku":"H-10-8111395","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/ANISE_Seeds.jpg?v=1764093254","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/anise-seeds","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}