Carum carvi

Caraway

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Common Name:

Caraway

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Description

Caraway (Carum carvi), also known as meridian fennel, or Persian cumin, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe and Northern 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 stems. The main flower stem is 40–60 cm tall, with small white or pink flowers in umbels. Caraway fruits (erroneously called seeds) are crescent-shaped achenes, around 2 mm long, with five pale ridges.

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Blooming

Blooms umbels of small white flowers in midsummer, followed by 5-ribbed fruit which are commonly referred to as seeds.

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Growth

Taprooted biennials and perennials. Seeds are borne during the second summer. To avoid self-seeding, harvest before it begins to darken. Provide plants with full sun. Plant caraway in an herb garden for fern-like foliage and for the seeds. Grows well in containers too.

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Planting

Sow seeds directly into the garden. Fall is the best time to propagate, but sowing can also be done in early spring. Self-seeds freely.Make sure to thin seedlings to 8" apart.

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Pest

Uncommon.

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Interesting facts

Add young leaves to a fruit or green salad. Use the seeds as flavoring in breads, cookies, soups, sauces, etc. Caraway roots can be eaten like any other vegetable.