Caraway (Carum carvi) is a fascinating biennial herb that brings a unique, warm, and slightly anise-like flavor to the kitchen. Often recognized for its distinctive curved seeds, caraway is a rewarding plant to cultivate. In its first year, it develops a low-growing rosette of foliage, and in its second year, it sends up tall stalks topped with delicate, umbel-shaped clusters of white or pinkish flowers, eventually setting the seeds that are prized in everything from rye bread to sauerkraut.
Growing caraway requires patience and a cool-season approach. It thrives in full sun and well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Because it is a biennial, it spends its first season building strength before flowering. We select our caraway seeds for high seedling vigor and consistent performance, helping you navigate the biennial cycle with ease and ensuring you have a steady supply of these aromatic seeds for your culinary adventures.