Cumin Herb Seeds

Cumin Herb Seeds

2 varieties

2 products

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How to Plant Cumin Herb Seeds

Fast Facts

Planting season
Spring
Life cycle
Annual
Sowing method
Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light
Full Sun
Water needs
Low
Planting depth
1/4 inch, 1/8 inch
Spacing
6 to 9 inches, 8 to 10 inches
Hardiness zones
5 to 10
Days to maturity
120 Days

Ranges cover every variety in this group. Check the product page for the exact figures.

About Cumin Herb Seeds

Cumin Herb Seeds grow in full sun positions. Harvest begins around 120 days from sowing. The figures below are the ones on the packets in this group; each product page carries the exact numbers for that variety.

When to plant

Plant in spring. Seed can be started indoors ahead of the season or sown straight into prepared ground once it has warmed. Hardy in zones 5 to 10 — your local frost dates decide the exact week.

Where to plant

Choose a site in full sun. Water needs are low once the plants are established. Free-draining soil matters more than rich soil; seed sown into ground that stays wet rots before it germinates. Allow 6 to 9 inches or 8 to 10 inches between plants so air can move between them.

How to plant

Sow 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch deep, spaced 6 to 9 inches or 8 to 10 inches apart. Water gently to settle the soil, then keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings or shoots appear. Indoor starts do best in warmth and bright light; harden the seedlings off over a week before planting out.

How to care

Keep watering low, at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves. Grown as an annual, so plan to sow again next season. Expect to start harvesting around 120 days after sowing.

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