Cumin

4Reviews
SKU: 0462
$4.25 to $6.25

Item Details

Native to Egypt. Low-growing plant seldom exceeding 6" in height. Seeds are used as a flavoring in soups, stews, curry powder, and pastries and are still being used in the manufacture of some liqueurs.


  • Conventional
  • Annual plant
  • Self-seeding
  • Plants grow to 6 inches tall
  • Dark green-gray stems

This variety works for:

  • Dried seeds


The dried and ground seeds of cumin plants are used in chili powders, curry powders, and garam masal. It is a particularly common spice in South Asian, Latin American, and North African cuisines.


The rich, warm flavor of cumin makes it a great addition to soups, stews, and spiced gravies. Try adding it to your favorite chili recipe or a lamb stew with lentils and carrots.

Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after last frost. Seeds can also be direct seeded 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is warm. Cumin prefers well- drained fertile soil and hot conditions.

  • Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
  • Germination: 10-14 Days
  • Plant Outdoors: 4-8” Apart
  • Light: Full Sun

Ratings & Reviews

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Poor germination

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Had one seed germinate out of the entire pack and that seedling didn’t even make it. I have been starting seeds for years and never had such poor germination.

Dead seed

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I had a worse outcome with no seeds germinating.

Disappointed

by

Sorry to say that none of my seeds germinated either.
So disappointed - I have tried two seasons now.

No Germination

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New to growing Cumin. Not new to starting seedlings. None of these seeds germinated. Terribly dissapointed.