Cumin seeds
This is one of our favorite herbs! Cumin is a close relative to parsley, dill, and caraway, but the flavor is truly unique. If you have ever had a warm inviting bowl of chicken tortilla soup or a comforting curry Indian dish, you will immediately recognize the flavor. Cumin adds a smokey, earthy, musty (in a good way) flavor to many Latin and Indian dishes. You may have also had it in some American chilis.
Like fennel and dill, Cumin grows close to 12 inches tall and is loaded with fronds. Although It is mainly prized for its seeds, the fronds and flowers share the same flavor profile but in a more muted sense. In addition to being a culinary superstar, Cumin has also been used medicinally in teas and soups.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:Salvia
Cuminum cyminum
Plant spacing:
4-6 inches apart
Color:
Yellow flowers with bright green foliage.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Cumin excels in Latin and Indian savory dishes. It has been used medicinally as well and may have benefits that help with digestion, the skin, and anemia, amongst others.
Frost Hardy:
No
Maturity days:
110-120 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Jeera, Cumino, Kamoun, and Kreuzkümmel
Vine Habit:
