Caraway Seeds - Plant

Flowers are attractive to bees. Caraway, also known as Persian cumin, (Carum carvi) is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: caraway thyme
• Maximum Reachable Height: 0.25 to 0.50 feet
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Bloom Time: June to July
• Difficulty Level: easy to grow

Planting and care

Sow the seeds 1/2-inch deep in fall or spring. Once seed germinates, thin the caraway plant to 8 to 12 inches apart.

Caraway Seeds 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 isnt a good plant for hot, humid climates and prefers cool temperate zones.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Dry to medium
• Soil: well-drained soil
• Temperature: 30 °C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Caraway Seeds special feature
Herb gardens, containers. May be sprawled over small rocks or ledges in rock gardens or over walls. Also effective as a small area ground cover.
Caraway Seeds uses

Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
Caraway is popular for fruits (also known as “seeds”) that has pungent anise-like flavor and aroma and is used for culinary preparations with medicinal benefits
Culinary Use:
Leaves have a strong scent of caraway and may be used to flavor a variety of culinary dishes including potato salads, vegetables, or meats