(Carum carvi ‘Caraway')
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Caraway is a biennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia but can be commonly found growing in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides throughout the northern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-18” and features feathery fronds and umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, damsel bugs, hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs, and predatory wasps, and is also both edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
General Information
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Carum
Species: carvi
Variety: Caraway
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity: June–August
Light: Full sun
Water: Low. Relatively maintenance-free.
Soil Moisture: Prefers well-drained or sandy soil
Container: Yes. Caraway will grow very well in a container, provided it is placed in a bright, sunny location. Use a larger container with regular potting soil, you will need to fertilize every few weeks and water regularly.
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Yes. Parasitic wasps, lacewings, syrphid flies, minute pirate bugs, and big-eyed bugs.
Height: 12-18”
Spacing: 6-9”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-7
Produces: feathery fronds and umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers.
Genus: Carum
Species: carvi
Variety: Caraway
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity: June–August
Light: Full sun
Water: Low. Relatively maintenance-free.
Soil Moisture: Prefers well-drained or sandy soil
Container: Yes. Caraway will grow very well in a container, provided it is placed in a bright, sunny location. Use a larger container with regular potting soil, you will need to fertilize every few weeks and water regularly.
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Yes. Parasitic wasps, lacewings, syrphid flies, minute pirate bugs, and big-eyed bugs.
Height: 12-18”
Spacing: 6-9”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-7
Produces: feathery fronds and umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers.