Herb, Cumin

(Cuminum cyminum) Native to Egypt. Low-growing plant seldom exceeding 6″ in height. Seeds are used as a flavoring in soups, stews, curry powder, and pastries and are still being used in the manufacture of some liqueurs. Self-seeding annual.

• Annual plant
• Self-seeding
• Plants grow to 6 inches tall
• Dark green-gray stems

Learn to Grow Cumin

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost

Germination: 10-14 Days

Plant Outdoors: 4-8” Apart

Light: Full Sun

Instructions – Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after last frost. Seeds can also be direct seeded 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is warm. Cumin prefers well- drained fertile soil and hot conditions.