Sweet Cicely Seeds
Myrrhis Odorata
A beautiful anise-scented perennial herb that is rarely grown today. It is loved by people who know it for adding sweetness to dishes. The bright green leaves are fern-like, producing creamy-white edible flowers in May and June.
Seeds harvested: 2024
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Myrrhis Odorata
A beautiful anise-scented perennial herb that is rarely grown today. It is loved by people who know it for adding sweetness to dishes. The bright green leaves are fern-like, producing creamy-white edible flowers in May and June.
Seeds harvested: 2024
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Myrrhis Odorata
A beautiful anise-scented perennial herb that is rarely grown today. It is loved by people who know it for adding sweetness to dishes. The bright green leaves are fern-like, producing creamy-white edible flowers in May and June.
Seeds harvested: 2024
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
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Sweet Cicely thrives in moist and shaded areas with very little maintenance. It can also be grown in deep pots. The seeds require a few months of cold winter temperatures to germinate. Keep soil moist and plant out in its final position in Spring.
Sow indoors: August to October
Plant outdoors: February to April
Harvesting time: April to November
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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The leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots can be used in the kitchen. The leaves can sweeten custards or stewed rhubarb or be used as a tea. You can also add them to salads. The flowers make a great edible garnish for fruit salads or desserts. The seeds can be used anywhere you want a sweet anise flavour. The roots can be eaten raw in salads or boiled like parsnips. They also make good wine.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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