Caraway

Caraway (Carum carvi) is a popular, easy-to-grow herb native to Asia and parts of Europe. Its fruits carry a bold flavor that blends citrus and anise, a taste used in candy making for generations and a classic spice for rye bread and other baked goods. It complements both sweet and savory dishes.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Carum carvi
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO biennial herb
• Harvest: Aromatic seeds (fruits)
• Origin: Asia and parts of Europe
• Uses: Baking and spice blends
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Flavoring rye bread and baked goods
• Candy and confections
• Sweet and savory dishes
• Homemade spice blends
• Herb gardens

How to grow

Direct sow in full sun in well-drained soil. As a biennial, caraway forms foliage the first year and flowers and sets seed the second. Let the seed heads mature, then harvest and dry the seeds for the kitchen.

Flavor profile

Bold and warm, a distinctive blend of citrus and anise that brightens both sweet and savory recipes.

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