Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Kümmel
Französisch Rettich
In French
carvi
radis français
In Spanish
alcaravea
rábano francés
In Greek
κύμινο
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
alcaravia
rabanete Francês
In Polish
kminek
French Radish
In Latin
Caraway
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and French Radish
Season and care of Caraway and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and French Radish season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Caraway and French Radish Physical Information
Caraway and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Caraway and French Radish are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Caraway and French Radish
Care of Caraway and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.