{"product_id":"caraway","title":"Caraway","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: block;\" id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaraway (Carum carvi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an ancient and wonderfully aromatic herb with a history stretching back thousands of years. With its delicate, feathery foliage, pretty umbels of tiny white flowers and intensely fragrant seeds, it is a plant that combines culinary usefulness with the charm of a traditional cottage and herb garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaraway has been cultivated across Europe since ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting its use reaches back to prehistoric communities. Through the centuries it became particularly important in northern and central European cooking, where its distinctive warm, earthy and slightly anise-like flavour found its way into breads, cakes, cheeses, vegetables and preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Caraway has a more mysterious side too. In European folklore it became associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotection, fidelity and preventing things from being lost or stolen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Old traditions even suggested that carrying Caraway could keep a loved one from straying — exactly the sort of curious story that makes these old herbs so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden, Caraway produces finely divided, fern-like foliage before sending up airy stems topped with clusters of small white flowers. These delicate blooms have a wonderfully natural appearance and are attractive to a range of beneficial insects and pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaraway is generally grown as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developing its foliage during its first season before flowering and producing its famous aromatic seeds during the second. Both the young leaves and seeds have traditionally been used in cooking, although it is the seeds — technically fruits — for which the plant is best known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful choice for a traditional herb garden, wildlife-friendly planting or simply for gardeners who enjoy growing plants with a story, Caraway is an ancient herb that deserves to be rediscovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarum carvi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caraway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Biennial herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45–60cm when flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to light partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, reasonably well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicate umbels of small white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring into summer, usually in its second year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine, feathery green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally grown for its aromatic seeds, with young foliage also edible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herb gardens, cottage gardens, kitchen gardens and wildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers are attractive to pollinating and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep watered while establishing and allow second-year plants to flower and develop seed if growing for culinary use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urban-herbs.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage is a kitchen garden classic, with a delicious musky flavour that is best known as a staple of a great Sunday Roast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen and quite architectural. It looks great through the winter months and will take the worst that the winter can throw at it. We think that the grey foliage looks spectacular on a frosty morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will struggle in waterlogged conditions so please ensure that this variety is in free draining conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery options explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-order delivery option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Now delivery option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday\/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDispatch information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer satisfaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Urban Herbs Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Pot \/ Order Now","offer_id":58262812426623,"sku":"28157161026623","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/urban-herbs.co.uk\/products\/caraway","provider":"Urban Herbs Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}