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Caraway
About This Plant...
Family:Umbelliferae
Genus and species:Carum carvi
Plant type:biennial
Height and width:24-36 inches high; 8 inches wide
Location and soil:sun; tolerates dry soil
Uses:young leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; seeds in desserts, baking, and cheese spreads
Propagation methods:seeds and cuttings
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden:after last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:after last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:14 days
Germination temp.:70 degrees F.
Days to maturity:70 days
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:8-12 inches
Spacing between rows:36 inches
Growing On...
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Diseases:
Harvest:use fresh leaves at any time; harvest seeds when they are mature, about one month after flowering, and dry them in a shady place on paper towels; then store in an airtight jar
Growing tips:use fresh seed for best results; best direct-sown because plants develop a taproot; sows readily in garden