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🌿✨ Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) – 200 Aromatic Spice Seeds

🌿✨ Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) – 200 Aromatic Spice Seeds

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Description:
Cuminum cyminum, commonly known as Cumin, is a highly aromatic annual herb grown primarily for its flavorful seeds, a staple spice in many global cuisines including Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican dishes. Cumin seeds add a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor to curries, stews, and spice blends.

Cumin is easy to grow and thrives in warm, sunny climates, making it a great addition to your herb and spice garden.


Usage:
Perfect for spice gardens, culinary herb beds, and container gardening. Use dried seeds whole or ground in cooking for flavoring soups, breads, and spice mixes.


Sowing Time:

  • Sow seeds indoors or directly outdoors in spring after the last frost.

  • Prefers warm soil; germination is best at 20–30°C (68–86°F).


Germination:

  • Germinates in 7–14 days.

  • Sow seeds shallowly and keep soil moist but not waterlogged.


Soil Requirements:

  • Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

  • Soil pH 6.8–8.3 ideal.


Light Requirements:

  • Full sun for optimal growth and seed development.


Watering:

  • Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established.

  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.


Planting Tips:

  • Space plants 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart.

  • Thin seedlings for better air circulation.

  • Harvest seeds when seed heads turn brown and dry.


Height & Spread:

  • Grows 30–50 cm (12–20 inches) tall.


Additional Info:
Cumin is an essential culinary herb with a rich history and unique flavor. Its aromatic seeds add depth to many dishes and make it a valuable spice plant for home gardeners.

The package contains 1 gram or around 200 seeds

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