What is Caraway used for?
Caraway is grown mainly for its warm, earthy seeds used in rye bread, sauerkraut, cheeses, and sausages. The young leaves can be added to salads and the roots cooked like a vegetable.
Is Caraway an annual or biennial?
Caraway is a biennial. It makes leafy growth the first year, then flowers and sets its seed the second year before dying. Plan for two seasons if you want a seed harvest.
When and how do I sow Caraway seeds?
Direct sow in spring or early fall about 1/2 inch deep, since caraway has a taproot and dislikes transplanting. Choose full sun and well-drained soil, and thin seedlings to about 8 to 12 inches apart.
How do I harvest caraway seeds?
In the second summer, cut the seed heads when they turn brown but before they shatter. Hang them upside down in paper bags to dry, then thresh out and store the seeds.
What growing conditions does Caraway prefer?
It grows best in full sun with light, well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. Avoid soggy ground, which can rot the taproot.
How many Caraway seeds are in the packet?
This packet holds about 150 heirloom, non-GMO seeds. Store any extras cool and dry, and they will stay viable for several years.
When does caraway produce seeds?
As a biennial, it usually flowers and sets seed in its second year after a cold winter.
Can I use the leaves too?
Yes. The feathery first-year leaves can be chopped into salads and soups much like parsley.
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