Czechia as a Caraway Powerhouse: How Our Caraway Is Grown
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Caraway is among the best-known Czech spices. We find it in bread, in cabbage, in goulash and in traditional dishes. Many people believe that Czech caraway is special and of very high quality. For this reason, the Czech Republic is often described as one of the significant countries in caraway cultivation.
Caraway is grown in our country mainly in Moravia, especially in the Haná region around Olomouc. The local soil and climate are suitable for this plant. Caraway is a biennial plant. In its first year it forms only leaves, and in its second year it flowers and produces seeds. These are then harvested by farmers, usually in summer, when the fruits have ripened.
After harvesting, the seeds are processed. They must be cleaned, dried and sorted to ensure good quality. Part of the caraway is sold in its raw state to food processors, and part goes directly to shops. Czech caraway is then also exported abroad, where it is valued by bakers and spice manufacturers.
Caraway is therefore an important part of Czech agricultural tradition and cuisine. Its cultivation has a long history and remains a significant item in Czech spice production.
Sources: Stream.cz
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