Caraway
Carum carvi
Family: Apiaceae
Caraway grows in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained loam. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Caraway
Caraway growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained loam with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Caraway as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Second season for seed production.
Plant Overview
Caraway (Carum carvi) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a biennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0164
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Caraway is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained loam. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. Maturity guidance: Second season for seed production. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Second season for seed production
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.