{"product_id":"carum-carvi-caraway","title":"Carum carvi - Caraway","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"267\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA hardy biennial herb with finely divided, feathery foliage and delicate white flowers borne in flat-topped umbels. It is valued for its aromatic seeds and is well suited to herb gardens, cottage gardens, meadows and naturalistic planting.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good tolerance of wind once established, although very exposed sites may cause the flowering stems to lean. Moderately coastal tolerant, but protection from strong salt-laden winds is preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30–60 cm high and 20–30 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers soils that retain some moisture during the growing season but dislikes prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, with best flowering and seed production in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–July, with white flowers followed by aromatic seeds that ripen in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary herb and spice; the seeds are widely used for flavouring breads, cheeses, vegetables and other foods. Traditionally also used medicinally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eWildlife benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. The seeds can also provide food for seed-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":66142474371421,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/carum-carvi-caraway","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}