📍 Alum Bank, PA · Zone 6b · Last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Anise in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania (15521)
Location
Alum Bank, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
15521
USDA Zone
6b
Last Frost
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Based on last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Zone 6b
Pro tip: Sow Anise directly outdoors 2 weeks after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Moderate (1 inch/week)
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Spacing
12" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days
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Full Companion Planting Guide for Anise
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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need
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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟢 EasyWhen to Harvest Seed
Harvest seed heads when gray-green to light brown, before they fully dry and shatter.
Processing
Cut seed heads into paper bag, hang dry for 1–2 weeks, then thresh gently.
Seed Viability
Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Anise seeds are also a culinary spice — you can save the same seeds you'd use for cooking.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Anise. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Anise in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania? +
In Alum Bank (Zone 6b), direct sow Anise outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Alum Bank, Pennsylvania? +
The average last spring frost date for Alum Bank, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15521) is around Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6b.
How long does Anise take to grow? +
Anise typically matures in about 75 days from direct sowing. In Alum Bank, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, April 29, 2026 plus 75 days.
Should I start Anise indoors or direct sow in Pennsylvania? +
Anise does best when direct sown outdoors. In Alum Bank, sow directly around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Growing Anise in Zone 6b
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Anise grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.