| Botanical name | Carum carvi |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in flat, white clusters. |
| Common name(s) | Caraway |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A biennial herb with light-green, feathery, leaves. |
| Planting instructions | Sow seed directly into garden beds about 200mm apart in autumn or spring, in full sun. Cover with sand and then with a layer of compost. |
| Soil conditions | It prefers sandy, light soil. |
| Uses | The foliage is used for garnishing and the dried seeds in cooking for a liquorice-like flavour and aroma. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Caraway is an excellent companion for peas, radishes, beetroot and sweet peas, but don't plant it near fennel or dill as they hinder each other's growth. |
| Interesting info | Caraway is a biennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings at any time of the year, keep cool and damp until well rooted. |
| Harvest | Plants need to grow for about six months before seeds can be harvested. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow seed directly into garden beds about 200mm apart in autumn or spring, in full sun. Cover with sand and then with a layer of compost. |
Carum carvi (Caraway)
- Botanical name: Carum carvi
- Common name(s): Caraway
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A biennial herb with light-green, feathery, leaves and flowers borne in flat, white clusters.
Family: Apiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: KAR-um KAR-vee
Carum carvi requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Flowers are borne in flat, white clusters.
A biennial herb with light-green, feathery, leaves.
