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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Carum carvi
Other names: Caraway, Ammi, Caroy, Meeting seed
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Genus: Carum
Species: C. carvi - C. carvi is a herb with small white flowers yielding caraway seeds used as a spice.
Carum carvi is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink, White, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.
Habit: Bushy
Carum carvi (Caraway) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun (can tolerate heavier soils). Dislikes transplanting.
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Chalky, Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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