300 Caraway Seeds Carum carvi Culinary Herb Biennial Aromatic Seed

Caraway is a biennial aromatic herb long valued in kitchens for its distinctive warm, earthy flavor and fine feathery foliage. Its finely divided green leaves and umbrella-like flower heads add a soft, natural texture to herb beds and borders, and the plant is a familiar sight in traditional kitchen gardens. Seeds are supplied for growing your own supply of this classic culinary herb.

Caraway seeds are a traditional flavoring for breads, cakes, and savory dishes, while the fresh young leaves can be used in salads, soups, and stews. The plant grows a taproot and upright stems, flowering in its second year before setting seed. It performs best in a sunny position with well-drained soil and makes a useful addition to herb and vegetable plantings.

Species: Carum carvi
Type: Biennial herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, with finely divided leaves
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Leaves in first season; seeds in second season
Zones: 3 to 10
Germination: 10 to 20 days
Sowing: Sow directly or in trays, lightly cover seed
Spacing: 15 to 20 cm apart
Notes: Allow plants to flower and set seed in the second year for harvest