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Cumin — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cumin
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

100-115days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z5–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost in warm soil

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates moderately fertile soil
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Tan to brown (seeds)
Shape: Ferny foliage; small elongated seeds
Flavour: Warm, earthy, nutty flavor with subtle citrus notes; young leaves are mild, seeds are more intense and aromatic

In the kitchen

Seeds for curries, spice blends, pickles; young leaves for salads, garnishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Root rot in waterlogged conditions, powdery mildew in humid climates

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceCumin provides light shade for lettuce in hot weather while lettuce acts as living mulch

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent that protects cumin from nematodes and aphids

CorianderBoth are Mediterranean herbs with similar growing requirements and water needs

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cumin pests

TomatoesCumin's aromatic oils help repel tomato hornworms and other pests

PeppersSimilar heat tolerance and cumin's scent deters aphids that attack peppers

OnionsOnion's sulfur compounds repel thrips and other small insects that damage cumin

CarrotsCumin's deep taproot doesn't compete with carrots' root system

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit cumin seed germination and growth

MintAggressive spreader that competes for nutrients and can overwhelm cumin plants

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that is highly toxic to cumin and most herbs

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Cumin

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cumin?

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