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Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Cumin care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cuminum cyminum
Common names
Jeera
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Cuminum
Species
C. cyminum
01

Start growing

Sow indoors early. Needs heat and full sun. Do not overwater.

02

Growing with your kit

Start early in the Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse to maximize the growing season for this heat-lover.

03

Propagation

By seed.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Requires a long, hot summer (100-120 days) to produce seeds.

05

Growing conditions

Hot, arid climates with sandy soil.

06

Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; drought tolerant.

07

Pests & plant health

Aphids and wilt.

08

Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

09

Botanical features

A slender annual herb with thread-like leaves and white/pink flowers. Seeds are ridged and oblong.

10

Varieties

Standard agricultural varieties.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Essential spice in curries, chili, and taco seasoning

12

Native range & distribution

Native to the Irano-Turanian Region.

13

Conservation

Secure.

14

Name origins

From the Greek ‘kyminon’.

15

History

Used by the Ancient Greeks as a table condiment (kept in a box like pepper today).

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