Seed Count: 1 Gram (approx. 300 seeds)
To grow caraway seeds, you can sow them in early spring or fall in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Sowing Plant seeds ¼–½ in deep, Space seeds 4–6 in apart, Space rows 12 in apart, Water regularly until plants are established, and Thin seedlings to 6–8 in apart.
Growing
- Keep soil evenly moist until plants are established
- Control weeds, especially when plants are small
- Fertilize lightly when seedlings are 3 in tall and again when flowers appear
Harvesting
- Harvest the leaves in the first or second years
- Harvest the seeds when they turn a rich, deep brown color
- Remove the seed heads as soon as the seeds begin to mature
- Let the seeds continue to dry indoors
- Store the seeds in an airtight container
Other tips
- Caraway is relatively pest and disease-free
- In colder climates, mulch the roots of the plant heavily with straw or organic mulch
- Caraway plants look a bit like carrot plants
