Pruning guide
How to prune caraway
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Pruning caraway — FAQ
When should I prune caraway?
Second year: harvest seed heads in mid to late summer when seeds turn tan-brown. Cut seed-bearing umbels with 6 inches of stem once seeds begin browning. Dry upside down in a paper bag over a tray to catch falling seeds.
How often does caraway need pruning?
Once, at seed harvest in the plant's second year. Caraway is a biennial grown primarily for its seeds. It needs no pruning in its first year. In the second year, allow it to flower and set seed — harvest the whole seed head by cutting the stem when seeds begin turning brown but before they shatter. There is no benefit to pruning for bushiness; managing it means timely seed harvest.
How do you prune caraway?
Cut seed-bearing umbels with 6 inches of stem once seeds begin browning. Dry upside down in a paper bag over a tray to catch falling seeds.