Caraway seeds
Caraway is a classic culinary herb native to Asia and parts of Europe and is often confused with fennel or cumin. Caraway grows up to 36 inches tall and has bright green foliage with dainty pale yellow to white flowers that grow in an umbel fashion. The leaves and flowers are edible, as well as the seeds. Caraway has a sharp flavor that is nutty, and bittersweet with notes of citrus and anise. Caraway is commonly used to flavor curries, bread, pastries, and other confections, and savory dishes. It's best combined with apples, cabbage, poultry, onions, pork, potatoes, sauerkraut, tomatoes coriander, garlic, parsley, and thyme.
Caraway will produce tasty foliage the first year and will flower and produce seed the second year. Caraway is known for attracting beneficial insects such as hoverflies and lacewings.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:Salvia
Carum carvi
Plant spacing:
4-8 inches apart
Color:
Pale yellow to white flowers with bright green foliage.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Caraway is a common herb used to season soups, stews, sauces, and marinades.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
65-70 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Arterner herb, Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin
Vine Habit: