Caraway is a favorite spicy herb for adding flavor to breads, salads Caraway grows best in sandy or well drained soil and full sun. It does not transplant well, so direct sowing after the last spring frost is recommended. Plant the seeds 1/4" deep in rows 18" apart, later thinning the seedlings to 6-8" apart. Germination of caraway is notoriously slow. Caraway can also be planted in the fall. Also known as Meridian Fennel or Persian Cumin. Biennial. 75 days. Zone 3-7. 12-18" height. 6-9" spacing. Produces feathery fronds and umbrella shaped clusters of tiny white flowers. Common Names: Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin Latin Name: Carum carvi Species Origin: Western Asia, Europe, North Africa Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Please post photos of your plants in a review! - Isla's Garden Caraway (Carum carvi) is a classic aromatic herb valued for its delicate feathery foliage, lacy white flower clusters, and warm, earthy flavor. A cool-season biennial often grown as an annual, Caraway thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, producing lush greenery in its first year and seed-bearing blooms in the second. Its crescent-shaped seeds are prized in both savory and sweet dishes—perfect for seasoning breads, soups, stews, and roasted vegetables. Beyond its culinary uses, the plant adds texture and fragrance to herb gardens, borders, and container plantings. Caraway grows 12–24 inches tall and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it both functional and beautiful in the garden. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this heirloom variety offers gardeners a steady supply of flavorful seeds and graceful, ornamental blooms that bring traditional charm and timeless taste to the kitchen and garden alike. caraway seeds caraway herb seeds carum carvi heirloom herb seeds aromatic herb garden culinary herb seeds spice herb plant biennial herb cool season herb european cooking spices rye bread seasoning pickling spice soup seasoning stew spice sauerkraut spice baking spice savory dishes seed spice kitchen garden backyard herb garden raised bed growing container herb gardening patio planter home grower beginner friendly family planting yard soil direct sow seed starting transplant sun loving partial shade herb reliable yield flavorful seeds aromatic foliage fresh herbs drying herbs seed saving garden to table produce porch harvest basket table farm stand market display school project homeschool science diy planting reward satisfying crop gardening gifts easter mothers day fathers day memorial day july fourth labor day thanksgiving christmas stocking stuffer hostess present seasonal meals shareable gatherings rustic farmhouse tradition garden routine thinning spacing airflow bed layout row maintenance watering timing classic culinary herb variety