Grown mainly for its seeds which add a licorice-like European character to recipes for cakes, breads, biscuits, many vegetable dishes, pickles and coleslaw. Use young leaves in soups, meats, salads and cheese dishes.
Maturity 90 days from direct sowing.
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Carum carvi
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 7-14 |
50cm
|
20cm
|
2.3 | 350 |
Direct Sow
|
Culinary
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
