Herb · Apiaceae family
Caraway
Carum carvi
In short a 10-second read
spacing 20 cm
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 20 cm apart.
How to plant: in rows, 20 cm in the row, 45 cm between rows
Reaches maturity in about 1–2 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
May–June · white or pink
Sowing
direct sowing: September–October
Feeding
March–April
Harvest
July–August
What to plant now (September) full list in September (147) →What to plant now (October) full list in October (244) →
Feeding
Nutrition.
3 l/m² once in spring · March–April
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does caraway flower?
In May–June; the flowers are white or pink.
When do I sow caraway?
In September–October (direct sowing).
When is caraway harvested?
In July–August.
Does caraway tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does caraway need?
At maturity 0.25–0.3 m wide and 0.3–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Sources (11) Checked 22 October 2026
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu
- gd.eppo.int
- ema.europa.eu
- rhs.org.uk
- extension.umd.edu
- extension.oregonstate.edu
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
- www1.agric.gov.ab.ca
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, EASIN
Preparation and use · caraway
How to prepare it.
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: fruit
For: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly
- What you use
- Herb
- How it is used
- By mouth
- Single dose
- 0.5–2 g of dried fruit in 150 ml of boiling water
- How often
- 1–3× a day
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.
Method
- 1
Put 0.5–2 g of dried fruit in a cup.
- 2
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
- 3
Steep for 5–15 min.
10:00 - 4
Drink 1–3× a day.
Dosage
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: fruit | 0.5–2 g of dried fruit in 150 ml of boiling water | 1–3× a day | From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor | |
| Children under 12: not recommended | |||||
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.
Who should not use it
- Children under 12: not recommended
- If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
- If allergic to plants of the carrot family (Apiaceae)
- If allergic to mugwort
- If allergic to birch
- With liver, gallbladder or bile duct disease
- With achlorhydria (lack of stomach acid)
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
Cautions
- If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
This is not medical advice. More
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