Caraway
Caraway is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. meridian fennel, Persian cumin; caraway is an aromatic, biennial, herbaceous herb to 60 cm, mainly grown for its seeds. It prefers cooler climates. The seeds are traditionally used in baking, soups and stews. All parts of the plant are edible; the leaves can be used in salad, the roots cooked like parsnip. The small, white flowers appear in the 2nd year and are attractive to a wide range of beneficial insects.
Product: Caraway
Product type: SEED (200)
Botanical name: Carum carvi
Syn. meridian fennel, Persian cumin; caraway is an aromatic, biennial, herbaceous herb to 60 cm, mainly grown for its seeds. It prefers cooler climates. The seeds are traditionally used in baking, soups and stews. All parts of the plant are edible; the leaves can be used in salad, the roots cooked like parsnip. The small, white flowers appear in the 2nd year and are attractive to a wide range of beneficial insects.
Plant type: Biennial herbaceous herb
Plant height: 60 cm when in flower
Sow when: Germinate best at 21°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring to autumn
Subtropical: Autumn
Tropical: Unlikely to do well
Germination: 14 days, slow and erratic
Depth: 6 mm deep; cover seed lightly
Position: Partial shade to full sun
Sow where: Sow into seedling tray
Soil type: Well drained, fertile soil, pH 6.5 - 7
Details: Cut back in autumn as it will re-sprout in spring; requires regular, even watering
Harvest: Harvest when seeds turn a rich deep brown colour, hang upside down to dry in a paper bag
200 seeds per packet
Carum carvi
Biennial herbaceous herb
Caraway
Syn. meridian fennel, Persian cumin; caraway is an aromatic, biennial, herbaceous herb to 60 cm, mainly grown for its seeds. It prefers cooler climates. The seeds are traditionally used in baking, soups and stews. All parts of the plant are edible; the leaves can be used in salad, the roots cooked like parsnip. The small, white flowers appear in the 2nd year and are attractive to a wide range of beneficial insects.