Cuminum cyminum An important spice internationally. 12-18" tall, this heat loving herb needs about 120 days of growing to obtain mature seeds. The seed has a warm, earthy, slightly bitter flavor that can enhance many different types of dishes. It is especially popular in Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, north African, and Mexican cuisines. In addition to its flavorful seeds, the flowers attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, predatory wasps, and ladybugs. Planting it in your garden near crops that tend to suffer from pest infestations can help keep pesky insects under control. Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Cumin will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, cumin will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for seeds. Annual. 1 gram packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds. Ground cumin is an essential spice in curry powder and is found in Indian, Vietnamese and Thai foods. Many Latino recipes call for the use of cumin; and in the United States, many a chili recipe includes cumin. In India, cumin is a traditional ingredient in not only curry, but kormas, masalas, soups and other recipes. Cumin can even be found in some cheeses, like Leyden cheese, as well as some French breads. Curry powder isn’t the only blend in which cumin is found: achiote, chili powder, adobos, sofrito, garam masala and bahaarat all owe their distinct ethnic flavors partially to cumin. Cumin seed can be used whole or ground and even lends itself to some pastries and pickles. A mix of cumin, garlic, salt, and chili powder on grilled corn on the cob is delicious.Read more at Gardening Know How: Cumin Plant Care: How Do You Grow Cumin Herbs https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cumin/cumin-herb-information.htAnnual.
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