Carum carvi

Caraway

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Biennial herb prized for aromatic seeds used in rye bread and liqueurs. Features finely dissected blue-green leaves topped with white or pink umbel flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Caraway
Family Apiaceae
Genus Carum
Species Carvi
Origin Europe, Western Asia
Blooming White or pink umbels, usually in second year.
Leaf Color Blue-green to gray-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5.

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Watering

Moderate watering, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for best seed production and oil content.

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Fertilization

Light feeding with balanced fertilizer at planting; avoid excessive nitrogen.

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Pruning

Harvest seeds when ripe; cut back foliage after flowering if treating as perennial.

Pest Control Aphid Carrot Rust Fly Leaf Miner

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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