Carum carvi## HOW TO GROW CARAWAY Direct seed after last frost. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow in early spring or later summer for seeds the second year. Does not transplant well, plants develop a tap root. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-7. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8, 591 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 2-3 years.Planting Depth 1/2-1”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-75˚FDays to Germ. 5-14Plant Spacing 8-12”Row Spacing 18-24”Days To Maturity 70Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Similar in appearance to other carrot family members. Seeds are used whole as a spice in breads, especially rye bread, anise-like flavor. Also used in desserts, dishes, curry and liquors. Young leaves are used in soups, stews and salads. Seeds often chewed after a meal to freshen breath like fennel. Roots of young first year plants cooked like parsnips, stronger flavor.Mediterranean in origin. Also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin. Delicious caraway recipes.
