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Caraway

Carum carvi

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Caraway care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Carum carvi
Common names
Meridian Fennel
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Carum
Species
C. carvi
01

Start growing

Sow in autumn or spring. Does not transplant well due to taproot.

02

Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit is ideal for starting the biennial cycle before moving to a permanent outdoor spot.

03

Propagation

By seed.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Produces leaves in year one; flowers and seeds in year two.

05

Growing conditions

Sunny, well-drained meadows and waste ground.

06

Weather & tolerances

Cold hardy; drought tolerant once established.

07

Pests & plant health

Carrot rust fly.

08

Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

09

Botanical features

A biennial herb. Features feathery leaves and umbels of white/pink flowers. Seeds are curved and aromatic.

10

Varieties

Standard garden variety.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Seeds used in rye bread, sauerkraut, and liqueurs (Kummel)

12

Native range & distribution

Native to Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.

13

Conservation

Secure.

14

Name origins

Derived from the Arabic ‘karawya’.

15

History

Considered the oldest cultivated spice in Europe, found in Stone Age debris.

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