100-120 Days. Cuminum cyminum. Annual. Heirloom. Open-pollinated. Similar to coriander, mustard, caraway, and anise, Non-GMO heirloom cumin seeds are just as popularly cultivated for its seeds as it is a culinary garden herb grown to maturity. Native to the temperate Mediterranean, open-pollinated cumin is now largely grown in China and has since been embraced for its robust eathiness and sweet bitterness, an heirloom spice essential to a variety of international cuisines including Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican. Cumin herb garden seeds mature into a lacey and elegant 12-18" tall looking very similar to the classic ornamental Queen Anne's Lace. Wholesale paper packets and bulk seeds available. ~8,500 seeds/oz.
Growing Non-GMO Cumin Culinary Herb Garden Seeds
Non-GMO cumin seeds may be grown directly in the garden but, for best starts, begin heirloom cumin seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final frost date. Plant 3-4 cumin seeds ¼" deep per cell or 4-8" apart in the herb garden in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun. Garden cumin seeds germinate in 7-14 days, thinning back to 1 plant per pot or every 8" in the herb garden. Transplant to garden when cumin seedlings have established true leaves. Allow soil to dry before watering, open-pollinated cumin is susceptible to root rot and mildew. Non-GMO cumin herb seeds require a longer growing season before harvest and performs well in pots and container gardening.
Cumin seeds have been cultivated as a culinary herb and spice for thousands of years. First domesticated by ancient Egyptians and Minoans of the Mediterranean, ground cumin seed even became a staple in Greek households, stored and treated as a casual seasoning similar to salt and pepper today, a traditional still continued in Morocco. Currently, China and India produce nearly 75% of the entire world's supply of cumin, while consuming a vast majority of that themselves.
Wholesale Non-GMO Cumin Culinary Herb Garden Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 300 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 8,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 34,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 136,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cuminum cyminum |
| Color: | Heirloom cumin matures into soft lacey greens and elegant white busheled blooms |
| Cumin Flavor: | Earthy sweetness with hints of bitterness, often likened to parsley |
Growing Info
| Cumin Hardiness Zones: | 4-10, Annual not intended to overwinter |
| Cumin Days to Maturity: | 100-120 days |
| Seed Planting Depth: | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing: | 6-8 inches |
| Garden Row Spacing: | 12 inches |
| Cumin Growth Habit: | Heirloom cumin seeds mature into an 12-18" tall lacey garden crop with a 6-8" spread |
| Garden Soil Preference: | Fertile, loamy, well-drained |
| Grow Temp Preference: | 85°F |
| Garden Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other Info
| Common Names: | Jeera, Comino, Cumin de Malte |
| Pests/Diseases/Troubleshooting: | Non-GMO Cuminum cyminum has no serious garden insects or pests, but regularly watch for aphids and thrips. Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings since open-pollinated garden cumin is susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, and Fusarium Wilt. Cumin seeds often require a longer growing season. |
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