Biennial. Delicious seeds are used for flavoring many dishes, from desserts to soups. The leaves are used in salads, stews, and sauces. Also medicinal.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-20 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 8-10"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Carum carvi
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in fall or early spring. Seeds are produced the second year; collected when mature but before dry seed-heads shatter. Leaves and carrot-like root also edible.