Carum carvi , Caraway

Carum carvi , Caraway

Carum carvi   

Caraway

sorts and variety
‚Arterner‘
sort was bred in Artern, high yields; volatile oil 4,2 – 5,0 %; carvon 54 – 59,6 %; limonen 43 – 47 %; strong seat of the seeds, they do not quickly fall out, no stems on the seeds;biennial 
drugs

fruits (Carvi fructus)

most important active substances

volatile oil > 3 %, with carvon, limonen, dihydrocarveol; fatty oil;

most important usages

flatulence feelings of fullness as well as nervous cardio-gastric complaints; dyspeptic complaints; gastrointestinal cramps; to improve lactation in nursing mothers; culinary spice

Recommendations for Cultivation

Weight per Thousand Seed Grains: 2,5 – 3,4 g

Seed Demand for drilling: April 8 – 10 kg/ha; suitable use with summer poppy,black caraway,

Distance between the rows: 30 - 50 cm

harvest: if the seeds started to colouring red - brown (june)