When is the best season to plant star anise?

Star anise planting season and time

The planting time of star anise is generally divided by season, but it is usually planted in spring and autumn. The specific time is March-April in spring and August-September in autumn. The climate at this time is more suitable for its growth.

There are many varieties of star anise, the more common ones are spring flower star anise, white flower star anise, winter fruit, stem and branch star anise, big red star anise, etc. There is not much difference in the planting time among different varieties of star anise, and they can all be planted in spring and autumn.

Star anise harvest season

Star anise can usually be planted in July and August, but the quality of the fruit is not high at this time. The peak period of fruit ripening is around August 15th of the lunar calendar. The yield per mu is generally around 1,000 kilograms, and the price per catty is 10-15 yuan.

Star anise planting steps and methods

1. Site selection

When planting star anise trees, you should choose hilly or mountainous areas with undulating terrain and sheltered from the wind. The planting soil should be fertile, loose and well-drained.

2. Plant at the right time

The best planting row spacing for star anise trees is 4×5 meters. Each pit should be 30 cm deep and 40 cm wide, which can increase the survival rate of the trees.

3. Fertilization and weeding

After planting, the plants must be fertilized in time to promote vigorous growth of trees. The fertilizer should mainly be nitrogen fertilizer. In addition, the trees should be weeded 1-2 times a year.