Caraway, most often grown for its seeds, is a flavorful herb that is used in breads, beverages, and as a fragrance. The seed of the caraway’s most recognizable use can be found in loaves of rye bread found in bakeries and grocery stores around the United States. The caraway plant is an biennial, and will reach it’s full size in it’s second year of growth.

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With it’s origins in Europe and Western Asia, caraway grows best in a cool, temperate zone. When starting from seed, sow the seeds about ½ inch below the soil’s surface. During it’s growth, very little care is required, and all the caraway plants will need is regular watering. During their first winter, the plant’s foliage will die away, so feel free to cut back the plant’s dead foliage to leave room for springtime growth.

Once the plant has completed it’s second growing season and has reached about 2 feet in height, it will be ready to harvest. All parts of the caraway plant are edible, with the leaves being used to add flavor to salads. When the seeds on your caraway plants begin to turn a deep brown color, it’s time to harvest your crop. To harvest the seeds, cut away the umbels of the plant, where the seedpods are attached, and place them in a paper bag for a few days until they dry. Shake the bag around to detach the seeds from the umbrel, and store the dried seeds in an airtight container until ready to use.