Caraway

Common Name: Caraway

Scientific Name: Carum carvi

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 350 (10,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination

Soil: direct sow and cover with 1/2 inch of soil, prefers well-drained soil with organic material

Temperature: 18 to 22 degrees Celsius (64 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Germination Time: two to three weeks

Caraway is the seed found in rye bread, but is also used in some cheeses and soups. The leaves and root are also edible. Caraway produces fine foliage similar to a carrot and grows as a biennial, flowering in the second year. Weed regularly. Caraway does not transplant well due to its taproot.

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