Black Caraway
Bunium persicumfam. Apiaceae
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Bunium persicum, cunoscut sub numele de carab negru și pertinentea familiei Apiaceae, este o plantă perenială nativă în regiuni precum Afganistan, Iran, Kirgizstan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan și Himalaya de Vest. Această plantă se dezvolte în lumină plină până la o parte de umbra cu sustrat umed care poate fi ușor (sândal), mediu sau greu (argil). Având o înălțime de aproximativ 0,6 m, carabul negru este notabil pentru rădăcinile sale comestibile, făcând-o un ingrediente culinare valoros în anumite zone ale suportului nativ său.
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What is Black Caraway?
Bunium persicum, cunoscut sub numele de carab negru și pertinentea familiei Apiaceae, este o plantă perenială nativă în regiuni precum Afganistan, Iran, Kirgizstan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan și Himalaya de Vest.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare
Bunium persicum se dezvolte în lumină plină până la o parte de umbra și necesită sustrat umed care poate fi ușor (sândal), mediu sau greu (argil). Este o plantă perenială care atinge maxim 0,6 m în înălțime și este durabilă în regiuni temperate. Pentru propagație, puteți folosi secțiunile de rădăcini. Asigurați-vă că sustratul rămâne umed constant, dar evitați apărerea rotii rădăcinilor prin prelungirea apei.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Black Caraway for the first time
8steps
Start with Black Caraway as a simple, low-maintenance perennial for your garden.
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What you'll need
Seeds or young plants, a trowel, and a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with light to partial sun. Ensure soil is well-draining, either sandy, medium, or clay.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in rows 30-45 cm apart. Transplant young plants if needed.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide light watering during dry spells, especially in full sun. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead foliage to maintain plant health and appearance. Harvest roots when mature, typically after 2-3 years.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy shade, neglecting to mulch, not providing enough space between plants, and harvesting too early.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: Condiment
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
8 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
8 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 8 native
Asia5 regions
native (5)AfghanistanIranPakistanTurkmenistanUzbekistan
Broader regions
native:Tadzhikistan, West Himalaya, Kirgizstan
VIIIGarden companions
2 pairs
Garden companions
2 pairsPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
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