Caraway Seeds

About- Caraway is a versatile culinary herb that is commonly used in breads, especially rye bread and is occasionally used to flavor cheeses, such as Havarti. Caraway can also be cooked as a root vegetable, much like parsnips and carrots.  When and Where to Plant- Being a Bi-annual plant, seeds sown in spring will not produce flowers or seeds until the second summer. If starting indoors, do so 3-4 weeks before the average last frost. Grows best in well drained sandy type soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Care and Harvest- Fertilize lightly and water regularly until plants become established. Once established the plants can be left nearly dry between watering. Stop watering when flowers begin to form. Cut flower heads as seeds turn from yellowish to brown. Harvest roots as soon as flowering is finished. Planting Depth- 1/4" Seed Spacing- 4-8" Spacing Between Rows- 18-24" Days to Germination- 8-12 Space After Thinning- 12-18" Days to Maturity- 70 Approximate Seeds per Pkt- 300