Cumin Seeds – Heirloom Warm Aromatic Spice Favorite
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-5478-CUM-40+
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is an ancient, open-pollinated heirloom culinary herb and specialty spice plant cherished worldwide for its distinctively warm, earthy, and nutty aroma. Growing into delicate, feathery plants reaching 10 to 18 inches in height, it features fine, thread-like foliage reminiscent of dill or fennel. In midsummer, it produces soft clusters of tiny white or pale pink umbel flowers that mature into aromatic, ribbed seed pods. Essential to Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Latin American cuisines, Cumin is grown specifically for its dried seeds, which can be used whole or ground to impart a rich, savory depth to curries, stews, chilis, and spice blends.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Tender Warm-Season Annual Herb / Spice Crop
- Color: Bright green thread-like foliage with delicate white-to-pale-pink flower umbels followed by light brown aromatic seeds
- Plant Characteristics: Slender, multi-branched habit (10–18 inches tall / 25–45 cm), fine feathery foliage, umbrella-like bloom heads, distinct spice scent
- Suitable Space: Kitchen herb plots, dedicated spice beds, raised beds, sunny border edging, container pots
- Season: Warm Season (Requires ~100 to 120 warm days to mature seed)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late March to mid-April in soil blocks or deep plug trays (seeds germinate in 7–14 days at 20–22°C / 68–72°F); carefully transplant outdoors late May once soil is thoroughly warm
- all frost risk has passed. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors late May in a warm, sheltered location.: all frost risk has passed. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors late May in a warm, sheltered location.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily; requires maximum heat to mature seed heads)
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; requires well-draining soil; reduce watering as seeds begin to dry on the plant)
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