The Seed Program
Growing Hints
This is one of the many growing hints that are available as a
bonus with a registered copy of The Seed Program.
Caraway
Caraway is best known for the spicy seed used in rye bread, but
all parts of the plant can be used for seasoning, and have a mild
anise or licorice flavor.
Caraway is usually grown as a biennial, put a crop of seeds can
be obtained in less than a year if it is planted in the fall and
left to overwinter. The plants put down a long taproot, so it
is best to plant it right out in the garden rather than trying
to transplant it. The plants have fine feathery foliage that resembles
dill. Caraway appreciates steady moisture and competes poorly
with weeds, so a mulch is helpful, but wait until the plant is
a few inches high before trying to mulch it.
Small white flowers appear the second year and are followed by
seeds. The seeds scatter easily as they mature, so it is best
to cut the plants and place them in a paper bag when the first
seeds have turned brown. When dry, the seeds will usually fall
of, but rub them gently and winnow to remove bits of leaf if necessary.
When the seeds are thoroughly dry and hard, place them in a tightly
sealed container for storage.
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journal and a planting schedule you can customize for your region,
purchase The Seed Program!
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