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Black Cumin Nigella sativa 500 seeds

Black Cumin Nigella sativa 500 seeds

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Discover the aromatic and medicinal Black Cumin (Nigella sativa), a versatile annual herb valued for its flavorful seeds and health benefits. Also known as black seed or black caraway, it’s prized in cooking and traditional remedies worldwide.


🌱 Plant Information:

  • Latin Name: Nigella sativa

  • Common Name: Black Cumin, Black Seed, Black Caraway

  • Plant Type: Annual flowering herb

  • Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 inches)

  • Flowers: Delicate pale blue or white flowers with feathery foliage

  • Seeds: Small, black, aromatic seeds used as spice and medicine


🌿 Uses & Benefits:

  • Widely used as a spice in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines

  • Traditional medicine uses include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties

  • Seeds used for flavoring bread, salads, and pickles

  • Attracts pollinators such as bees to the garden

  • Easy to grow and maintain with a relatively short growing cycle


🌞 Environmental Preferences:

  • Prefers full sun exposure

  • Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with moderate watering

  • Tolerates drought once established

  • Suitable for temperate to warm climates

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