Unlock the depth of flavor in your kitchen with Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)—a prized spice herb whose seeds lend earthy, citrusy warmth to curries, breads, and pickles.
Grow Your Own Aromatic Cumin Spice!
Cumin is a cool-season annual that produces delicate umbels of pale-yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds. Harvest and dry the seeds for your spice rack, or use the fresh green seed pods in regional recipes.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 500+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 70–85%
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Maturity: 90–100 days to seed harvest
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Flavor Profile: Earthy, warm with citrus‐pepper nuances
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Uses: Curries, breads, spice blends, pickles, herbal infusions
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct): October–December (for spring harvest)
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Temperature Range: 15 °C – 30 °C (cooler nights improve seed setting)
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Watering: Light, consistent—avoid waterlogging, reduce after flowering
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Soil: Light, well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants in rows 30 cm apart
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Harvest: When seed umbels turn brown and seeds rattle in the pod
Why Grow Cumin?
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Freshness & purity: home-harvested spice free from additives
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High yield: multiple umbels per plant for generous seed harvest
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Cultural cuisine: essential in desi, Middle Eastern, and Mexican dishes
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Pollinator-friendly: flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
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Easy to grow: low-maintenance annual well-suited to home gardens
