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Seed Germination Kit
Cumin Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECuminum cyminum
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Cumin is the warm, smoky spice seed at the base of chili, curry, and taco seasoning the world over.
GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
68-75F
Hardiness04
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Cumin care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cuminum cyminum
- Common names
- Jeera
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Cuminum
- Species
- C. cyminum
Start growing
Sow indoors early. Needs heat and full sun. Do not overwater.
Growing with your kit
Start early in the Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse to maximize the growing season for this heat-lover.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Requires a long, hot summer (100-120 days) to produce seeds.
Growing conditions
Hot, arid climates with sandy soil.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; drought tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and wilt.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A slender annual herb with thread-like leaves and white/pink flowers. Seeds are ridged and oblong.
Varieties
Standard agricultural varieties.
Garden & everyday uses
Essential spice in curries, chili, and taco seasoning
Native range & distribution
Native to the Irano-Turanian Region.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
From the Greek ‘kyminon’.
History
Used by the Ancient Greeks as a table condiment (kept in a box like pepper today).
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How do I grow Cumin from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Cumin seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Cumin seeds take to germinate?
Cumin seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 68-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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