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Common name: "Caraway"
Latin name:
Carum carvi

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Zone: 3 - Biennial
Native to area:
No
Growth habit:
Upright plant to 24" in height.
Flowers: Yes, white flowers during spring.
Companion plant-able:
No, don't plant with Fennel. 
Sunshine:
Water:  
Herbs Cultural information: Caraway is easy to grow from seed. Space the seed 6" to 8" apart in half inch holes. Once the bi-annual becomes established it will re-seed its self and re-grow the next season. Transplanting is difficult due to the long tap root.

Uses: Culinary, and Medicinal
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Harvesting & Storage: Cut the Caraway stocks just before the seed turns brown. Hang plants upside down in a cool dry area. Let the seed drop into a paper bag. Store the seed in any tightly sealed container.

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