amny, sweet cumin, anise
A bushy annual to around 60cm high, with finely divided, fern-like green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Broad, dome-shaped heads of tiny white flowers are produced in summer, followed by long pods of seeds which can be used as a spice in cooking
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Thrives in a sunny position in fertile, moist but well-drained loamy soil. Plants may need staking to keep seed pods off the ground (see staking perennials)
Propagate by seed, ideally sown in situ after risk of frosts has passed, as plants dislike transplanting and root disturbance. In areas where the season is not long enough for seeds to ripen, plants may be started under glass in individual pots, though it is best to sow extra to allow for losses in planting out
No pruning required
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and downy mildews