Herb Caraway Biennial

Additional Details

When to Sow Caraway Seeds

May or August

Where to Sow

Sow outside in open ground in shallow drills or scatter the seeds directly into well prepared growing site. Cover with fine soil or compost and water well.
Do not transplant. Prefers full sun.

Harvest

Harvest when the seeds are brown in colour, which will be in late summer the year after sowing. Store seeds in a air-tight jar.

Uses

Caraway can be used sprinkled over rich meats, pork. Use to flavour soups, breads, cakes, biscuits, apple pie and cheese. Young leaves can be chopped into salads and soups and the root can be cooked as root vegetable.

Handy Tip

Chew raw seed to aid digestion, promote appetite, sweeten the breath and relieve flatulence. 2 cups uncooked thick Noodles 2 tbsp melted Margarine 1 tbsp Lemon juice 1 tsp Caraway Seed pinch of Salt Cook noodles then add all the other ingredients for a simple noodle dish.