

	How to Grow Herbs Herbs can be grown in a very little space. It is easy to grow them along the side of the house or garage or you can try growing herbs in a container on your balcony or deck. Herbs thrive very comfortably in windowsill planters, too. Many herbs make good indoor houseplants during the winter months so you will never be without a supply for you culinary talents. Most herbs need a sunny location, and only a few, including angelica, woodruff and sweet cicely, are better grown in partial shade.

Cultivation of Caraway

Site: Caraway likes full sun and a rich loam, well drained soil.

Propagation: Late spring or early autumn is the best time to sow the seeds in shallow (1/2 inch deep) drills. Both partial shade and heavy soil are tolerated well. Caraway does not do well with being transplanted. Sow the seed where it is to grow. The seed is slow to germinate, making weed control important during the seedling stage.

Growing: Thin plants to about 6 to 8 inches apart when large enough to handle. It self-seeds continually. Caraway can also be grown indoors in a sunny position.

Harvesting: Gather leaves when young. Pick seed heads in late summer or when seeds are brown. Dig up roots in second year.

Culinary Uses: Hang sun dried seed heads upside down over a open container and shake to remove. The seeds can be sprinkled over meats, goulash, cabbage or to flavor soups and breads. Chopped young leaves can be added to salads and soups and the roots can be cooked as a vegetable.

How to Grow Herbs

Cultivation of Caraway Site: Caraway likes full sun and a rich loam, well drained soil.

Cultivation of Caraway

Site: Caraway likes full sun and a rich loam, well drained soil.