Ajowan caraway (Trachyspermum ammi)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Trachyspermum ammi is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pungently aromatic fruits are about 2cm long. — The pungently aromatic fruits are about 2cm long.; They are used as a flavouring in savoury dishes, including curries, pulses, breads and pastry snacks.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp ground. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)