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Cumin Seeds
"Used to flavor dishes from all cultures"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 95 Days
Plant Height: 12 in. - 20 in.
Summary
Cumin seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures. It is used to flavor Asian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. Seeds have a nutty peppery flavor and can be used in both whole and ground form. Cumin is the key ingredient in curry powder and is used in cheese, breads, sausages, and rice. Plants have fragrant, ferny foliage that is similar to dill.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Indoor, Outdoor, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain
- Plant Height: 12-20 inches
- Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches
- Days to Maturity: 95
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9