Start growing
Sow in autumn or spring. Does not transplant well due to taproot.
GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Caraway Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Carum carvi
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Caraway care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Carum carvi
- Common names
- Meridian Fennel
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Carum
- Species
- C. carvi
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit is ideal for starting the biennial cycle before moving to a permanent outdoor spot.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Produces leaves in year one; flowers and seeds in year two.
Growing conditions
Sunny, well-drained meadows and waste ground.
Weather & tolerances
Cold hardy; drought tolerant once established.
Pests & plant health
Carrot rust fly.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A biennial herb. Features feathery leaves and umbels of white/pink flowers. Seeds are curved and aromatic.
Varieties
Standard garden variety.
Garden & everyday uses
Seeds used in rye bread, sauerkraut, and liqueurs (Kummel)
Native range & distribution
Native to Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Derived from the Arabic ‘karawya’.
History
Considered the oldest cultivated spice in Europe, found in Stone Age debris.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
Seeds In A Cup® grow kits matched to caraway.
Seed Germination Kit
Caraway Seed Starter Grow Kit
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Carum carvi
10-14 daysView kit →
THE GROWING CONVERSATION
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