Description
The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, with finely divided, feathery leaves with thread-like divisions.
Caraway, also known as Persian cumin, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Caraway,Carum carvi,Persian cumin |
| Maximum Reachable Height | growing on 20 to 30 cm (7.9 to 11.8 in) stems. |
| Flower Colour | Green, White. |
| Bloom Time | July-August. |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thick. A small pruning saw is handy, as it cuts on both the push and the pull.
Carum carvi care
It is native to Europe and Western Asia where it thrives in full sun and well drained soil with pH ranges of 6.5 to 7.0. It isn t a good plant for hot, humid climates and prefers cool temperate zones. Sow the seeds 1/2-inch deep in fall or spring. Once seed germinates, thin the caraway plant to 8 to 12 inches apart.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 14F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Carum carvi special feature
This widely used biannual plant produces seeds that are widely used for culinary purposes with a pungent licorice-anise like flavor and aroma; a pretty addition to a garden border with its lovely white flowers and feathery foliage
Carum carvi uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Caraway is used as a spice in breads, especially rye bread
- is also used as a breath freshener, and it has a long tradition of use in folk medicine