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.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
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.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
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.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
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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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Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.
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