When to Plant Anise in Washington

Q: When should I plant Anise in Washington?

Planting dates for Anise in Washington vary by zone. Washington spans zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b.

Anise is an annual herb grown for its licorice-flavored seeds and leaves. The seeds are used in baking, liqueurs, and traditional medicine worldwide.

Washington spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Anise Planting Calendar for Washington

▸ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 18 · First frost: October 13 · 178 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 14	Mar 14 – Mar 28
Transplant Outdoors	April 11	Apr 11 – Apr 25
Direct Sow	April 4	Apr 4 – Apr 25
Harvest	July 11	Jul 11 – Sep 26
Fall Sowing	August 4	Aug 4 – Aug 18

▸ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 10 · First frost: October 20 · 193 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	March 6	Mar 6 – Mar 20
Transplant Outdoors	April 3	Apr 3 – Apr 17
Direct Sow	March 27	Mar 27 – Apr 17
Harvest	July 3	Jul 3 – Sep 18
Fall Sowing	August 11	Aug 11 – Aug 25

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 27	Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors	March 27	Mar 27 – Apr 10
Direct Sow	March 20	Mar 20 – Apr 10
Harvest	June 26	Jun 26 – Sep 11
Fall Sowing	August 16	Aug 16 – Aug 30

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 18	Feb 18 – Mar 4
Transplant Outdoors	March 18	Mar 18 – Apr 1
Direct Sow	March 11	Mar 11 – Apr 1
Harvest	June 17	Jun 17 – Sep 2
Fall Sowing	August 23	Aug 23 – Sep 6

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 11	Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Outdoors	March 11	Mar 11 – Mar 25
Direct Sow	March 4	Mar 4 – Mar 25
Harvest	June 10	Jun 10 – Aug 26
Fall Sowing	August 30	Aug 30 – Sep 13

▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 1	Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Outdoors	March 1	Mar 1 – Mar 15
Direct Sow	February 22	Feb 22 – Mar 15
Harvest	May 31	May 31 – Aug 16
Fall Sowing	September 9	Sep 9 – Sep 23

▸ Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 21	Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Outdoors	February 18	Feb 18 – Mar 4
Direct Sow	February 11	Feb 11 – Mar 4
Harvest	May 20	May 20 – Aug 5
Fall Sowing	September 19	Sep 19 – Oct 3

Growing Tips for Washington

Direct sow after last frost as anise has a taproot. Harvest seeds when they turn brown. Plants may need staking. The feathery leaves are also edible with a mild anise flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Anise in Washington?

Planting dates for Anise in Washington depend on your USDA zone. Washington spans zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Washington for planting?

Washington contains USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

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