Ajwain also known as ajowan caraway, bishop’s weed, or carom is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae). Both the leaves and the seed-like fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans.

Region

Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu

Season

Rabi

Sowing

August, Septempber

Harvesting

Februray, March

Duration (in days)

130-180