Carum carvi (Caraway)

Other names: Ammi, Caroy, Meeting seed, Meridian fennel, Persian cumin

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Sow seed from late summer to early autumn in fertile, well-drained in sun. Resents root disturbance so transplant only when seedlings are small. May be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warm climates.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Europe, Western Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Harvest seed before it begins to darken.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Transplant seedlings when small to avoid bolting. Tends to self-seed readily. Best sown in late summer or early autumn but can be sown in early to mid-spring.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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