Cumin Plant Seeds (Cuminum Cyminum)

Cumin originates from the eastern Mediterranean and has been farmed for millennia. It spread to Asia via trade routes and is now primarily cultivated in India and select Asian countries. Cumin is a spice made from small, elongated brown seeds of the cumin plant. It has a warm, earthy flavor with a hint of citrus. Cumin is a key spice in curry blends, adding an earthy flavor to Indian dishes like biryani. It's toasted before use for enhanced flavor and is found in condiments like tamarind chutney. How To Grow Cumin Seeds: Cumin needs a long, warm growing season for the seeds to be ready to harvest. Start the herb seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the end of frost season. For harvesting, when the seeds are ripe, cut the entire plant, tie the stems together and place the heads in a paper bag with air holes. Hang upside down in a warm, well-ventilated place to dry the seeds. Store the Cumin seeds in glass jars. Grind the herb seeds only when required as the ground powder loses its pungency.