Caraway Companion Planting
(tips on growing caraway in your garden)
Why just plant your herbs anywhere when with careful planning you can utilize the best attributes of every plant in your garden by companion planting? Our Herb Garden has a complete guide on companion planting with herbs. Here we will discuss growing caraway and companion planting with caraway.
Great Caraway Companions.
Caraway has long roots that can help break down and condition heavy soils which makes it generally a good companon for any shallow rooted plants. Strawberries are particularly enhanced when caraway is grown nearby.
Peas are perhaps the best companion plant for caraway. Planted together, both plants will benefit.
Bad Companions for Caraway.
Growing fennel or dill near caraway is a bad idea and should be avoided if possible.
Caraway & Insects.
Caraway will attract parasitic wasps and flies and will help protect other plants from agricultural pests.
Additional Caraway Information
(Carum carui, Linn.)
To learn more about growing caraway be sure to check out our caraway fact sheet.
Did you know that caraway was once thought to ward off witches? Learn that and more on our history of caraway page.