Caraway

Caraway Care

Carum Carvi

What is the plant

Caraway, also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin (Carum carvi), is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, with finely divided, feathery leaves with thread-like divisions, growing on 20–30 cm (8–12 in) stems.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The caraway plant will grow up to approximately 60cm. Caraway needs a well drained soil with rich organic matter and added sand. It performs best in warmer areas with full sunlight. Sow directly into a well drained soil and lightly cover with a thin layer of soil.
Pruning
Caraway growing provides you with a fresh source of spice that is adaptable and stores well. All parts of the caraway plant are edible. Harvest the leaves in the first or second years to add flavor to salads. When the plant has produced seed, dig up the taproot and use it as you would any root vegetable. The seeds are harvested when they turn a rich, deep brown color. Cut the umbels off the plant and put them in a paper bag. Let them dry in an open bag for a few days and then shake the bag to remove the caraway spice.
Sunlight
Plant caraway in full sun; it will tolerate partial shade.

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Soil
Caraway grows best in well-drained sandy soil. It prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Temperature
Caraway “seeds” are the dried fruit of this plant that have small seeds on the outside like strawberries do. Caraway winter planting is possible since some seeds can germinate at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.). However, they germinate best at temperatures closer to 70 degrees F.
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