Cumin (Zeera) Herb Seeds – Warm, Aromatic Spice Crop
Quantity: Approx: 0.5g Seeds ⓘ
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Cumin (Zeera) Herb Seeds – Warm, Aromatic Spice Crop
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Cumin (Zeera) Herb Seeds – Warm, Aromatic Spice Crop
Features
Direct sow 1/4 inch deep in warm fertile soil. Thin to 4–6 inches. Full sun. Dry summer heat essential for seed ripening.
How To Grow
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:
Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
Seed Quantity: Approximately 0.5 g per packet
Germination Rate: 70–85%
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Maturity: 90–100 days to seed harvest
Flavor Profile: Earthy, warm with citrus‐pepper nuances
Uses: Curries, breads, spice blends, pickles, herbal infusions
Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
Sowing Season (Direct): October–December (for spring harvest)
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Temperature Range: 15 °C – 30 °C (cooler nights improve seed setting)
Watering: Light, consistent—avoid waterlogging, reduce after flowering
Soil: Light, well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants in rows 30 cm apart
Harvest: When seed umbels turn brown and seeds rattle in the pod
Why Grow Cumin?
Freshness & purity: home-harvested spice free from additives
High yield: multiple umbels per plant for generous seed harvest
Cultural cuisine: essential in desi, Middle Eastern, and Mexican dishes
Pollinator-friendly: flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
Easy to grow: low-maintenance annual well-suited to home gardens