Caraway

Carum Carvi. In the same botanical family as the carrot, the Apiaceae, caraway is the aroma that gives rye bread its unique taste. We consume the root, but also the leaves, flowers and seeds. Its white flower umbels attract pollinating insects. Sow directly in the garden for best results.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures for germination: 15 to 22ºC

time for germination: 7 to 14 days

When to sow:

direct seeding after any risk of frost in spring, or early in fall

Sowing technique: in line

Draw a line in the ground (in pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 20 cm

between rows: 30 cm

Height of the plants: 50 to 75 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

When to harvest: Harvest the leaves and flowers in summer, then the seeds in autumn

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±500

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Biennial

Additional information

Weight            2 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Biennial

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Fall