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How to Grow and Care for Annual caraway

Annual caraway, also known as Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin

Annual caraway thrives in well-drained soil with a sunny position, tolerating a wide range of soil types. Water moderately as annual caraway is drought-resistant once established. Special care includes biennial cultivation and harvesting before the seeds mature fully to prevent unwanted spread.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Annual caraway

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial, Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Late summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Annual caraway is characterized by delicate, feathery foliage resembling that of carrots, to which it is related. The leaves are finely divided and feather-like, typically reaching heights up to 8 inches (20 cm) in their first year. In the second year, annual caraway produces a flowering stem that can grow to be 30 inches (76 cm) tall, topped with umbels of small white or pinkish flowers. The slender, elongated fruits, commonly referred to as seeds, are crescent-shaped, about 0.2 inches (5 mm) in length. The roots, similar to parsnips, are elongate and tapering.