When to Plant Anise in Frankfort, Kentucky (40621)

Location

Frankfort, Kentucky

ZIP Code

40621

USDA Zone

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.

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pimpinella anisum

Days to Maturity 75 days

Mature Height 18-24"

Spread 12"

☀️ 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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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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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

🟢 Easy

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When 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.

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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 Frankfort, Kentucky? +

In Frankfort (Zone 6b), direct sow Anise outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Frankfort, Kentucky? +

The average last spring frost date for Frankfort, Kentucky (ZIP 40621) 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 Frankfort, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, April 29, 2026 plus 75 days.

Should I start Anise indoors or direct sow in Kentucky? +

Anise does best when direct sown outdoors. In Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, Kentucky, 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.