Caraway
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| Caraway | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Carum |
| Species: | Carum carvi |
| Synonyms | |
| Caraway |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Mature height: | 20cm (8in)* 60cm (24in)** |
| Growing plant spacing: | 20cm (8in) |
| *First year, **Second year | |
| References: | [1] |
Caraway is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae,[2] native to western Asia, Europe and Northern Africa.
Planner[edit | edit source]
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose a site that receives full sun. Caraway can also be grown indoors in a sunny position.[1]
Soil[edit | edit source]
Ensure the plant has a rich loam soil in which to grow.[1]
Planting[edit | edit source]
Sow outside in late spring or early autumn, in shallow drills in the location where they are to remain.[1]
Thinning[edit | edit source]
Thin seedlings to 20cm (8in) apart once large enough to handle.
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Leaves[edit | edit source]
Gather leaves while young. Pick seed heads in late summer or when seeds are brown.[1]
Roots[edit | edit source]
Dig up roots in their second autumn.[1]
Preserving[edit | edit source]
Hang seed heads upside down over an open container.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
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