Caraway
Carum carvi
HOW TO GROW CARAWAY
Direct seed after last frost. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow in early spring or later summer for seeds the second year. Does not transplant well, plants develop a tap root. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-7. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8, 591 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 2-3 years.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-14
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 70
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8, 591 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 2-3 years.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-14
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 70
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 300 Seeds$3.50
- 3000 Seeds$15.50
- 1 Ounce$24.00
- 1/4 Pound$58.00
Similar in appearance to other carrot family members. Seeds are used whole as a spice in breads, especially rye bread, anise-like flavor. Also used in desserts, dishes, curry and liquors. Young leaves are used in soups, stews and salads. Seeds often chewed after a meal to freshen breath like fennel. Roots of young f...
Similar in appearance to other carrot family members. Seeds are used whole as a spice in breads, especially rye bread, anise-like flavor. Also used in desserts, dishes, curry and liquors. Young leaves are used in soups, stews and salads. Seeds often chewed after a meal to freshen breath like fennel. Roots of young first year plants cooked like parsnips, stronger flavor.
Mediterranean in origin. Also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin. Delicious caraway recipes.
Mediterranean in origin. Also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin. Delicious caraway recipes.
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