Cumin Seeds
- Highly aromatic
- Commonly used in Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine
- Prefers full sun exposure
Fast Facts
About Cumin Seeds
Cuminum cyminum
Buy Cumin Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Cumin Seeds
Cumin is a pungent herb that is most commonly used to spice Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern foods. Though the spice is widely available in the west, the seeds are not, and We're pleased to be one of the few North American purveyors of cumin seeds. Plant cumin seeds in a sunny spot with good drainage.
Fast Facts
About Cumin Seeds
Cuminum cyminum
Buy Cumin Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Cumin Seeds
Cumin is a pungent herb that is most commonly used to spice Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern foods. Though the spice is widely available in the west, the seeds are not, and We're pleased to be one of the few North American purveyors of cumin seeds. Plant cumin seeds in a sunny spot with good drainage.
How to Grow Cumin
When to Plant Cumin Seeds
Cumin seeds need a long, warm season to thrive, so start them indoors about 4 weeks before the final frost date in Spring. Once temperatures reach a consistent low of 60°F, You can transplant your cumin outdoors. As a Mediterranean Native, Cumin is not resilient against frost. In warmer climates, Cumin can be directly sown outdoors.
Where to Plant Cumin Seeds
Cumin does best in bright, Full Sun conditions. Choose a well-drained, sandy loam, though Cumin can also tolerate nutrient-rich soils as well.
How to Plant Cumin Seeds
Soak seeds for about 8 hours prior to sowing to increase your chances of germination. Plant Cumin in rows, in groups of 4 seeds, every 4-8 inches, with 2 feet of spacing between rows. Once seedlings are about 2 inches tall, thin them out to 1 plant every 8 inches. Germination takes approximately 14 days.
How to Harvest Cumin
Cumin needs about 4 months of warm, sunny weather in order to mature and be ready to drop seed. Cumin is ready for harvesting by hand once you see the bloom of the white or pink flowers of the plant. Cut seed heads to dry indoors as late in the season as possible, or when you begin to see the seeds dropping on their own. Mist your plants regularly, to keep them hydrated without overwatering.
Seed Coverage for Cumin Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 30 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 150 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 600 Sq. Ft |
Companion Plants for Cumin Seeds
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I`ll buy my order if you`ll get me a packet of cummin. "got to have it",cummin is wonderful if you`ll heat them "toast the seeds the" gently, then crush then.
- randy lanier, Feb 2012
I use cumin on everything!
Cumin seeds seem very difficult to find. I was glad to find your website. Thank you.
- S. Hyuggi, Sep 2011