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Cuminum cyminum - Plant

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Description

It has a hot and aromatic flavour and is often used in curries. The essential oil obtained from the seed is used as flavouring as well.

Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to Pakistan/India.Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Comino, Jeera, Jeerige, Jilakara, Jintan puteh, Jinten bodas, Jinten, Jira zeera, Jira, Jiraka jira, Jiraka, Jiregire, Jorekam, Kumin, Safed jeera, Siragam, Sududuru, Sulpha phul, Yeera, Zira-sufed.
Maximum Reachable Height 0.3 m
Flower Colour yellow-brown
Bloom Time june to july
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Deadhead to prolong flowering.
  • Maintain moderate soil moisture and fertilize lightly.
  • Zinnias will die with the first frost.

    Cuminum cyminum care

    It is hardy to zone (UK) 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf 10-May It is in flower from Jun to July, and the seeds ripen from Aug to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile.

    Sunlight Full Sun
    Watering Medium
    Soil well-drained soil
    Temperature 20 to 30C
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Cuminum cyminum special feature

    It is little used at present in Western cooking, though it is much employed in India268. A hot and aromatic flavour, it is an important ingredient in curries, and is also often used as a flavouring in biscuits, cakes and bread where it also helps in improving the digestion1, 4, 14, 21, 27, 46, 132, 171, 244. The seed is harvested when fully ripe and is then dried and stored in airtight jars244.

    Cuminum cyminum uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • used for ornamental purpose

    Medicinal Use:

    • A general tonic to the whole digestive system, it is used in the treatment of flatulence and bloating, reducing intestinal gas and relaxing the gut as a whole
    • In India it is also used in the treatment of insomnia, colds and fevers and to improve milk production in nursing mothers

    Culinary Use:

    • Seed - cooked as a flavouring
    • A hot and aromatic flavour, it is an important ingredient in curries, is used as a seasoning in soups and stews, and is also often used as a flavouring in biscuits, cakes and bread where it also helps in improving the digestion
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Cuminum cyminum ?

    Cuminum cyminum is commonly known as Comino, Jeera, Jeerige, Jilakara, Jintan puteh, Jinten bodas, Jinten, Jira zeera, Jira, Jiraka jira, Jiraka, Jiregire, Jorekam, Kumin, Safed jeera, Siragam, Sududuru, Sulpha phul, Yeera, Zira-sufed.

    How tall do Cuminum cyminum grow?

    On average Cuminum cyminum grows 0.3 m

    What color are Cuminum cyminum ?

    A Cuminum cyminum plant bears flowers of color yellow-brown

    When Cuminum cyminum blooms?

    With enough light, Cuminum cyminum may produce yellow-brown flowers in june to july

    How hard is Cuminum cyminum to grow?

    A Cuminum cyminum is easy to grow

    How much sunlight does a Cuminum cyminum need?

    A Cuminum cyminum prefers Full Sun

    How much water does a Cuminum cyminum need?

    A Cuminum cyminum prefers watering Medium

    What kind of soil does a Cuminum cyminum need?

    A Cuminum cyminum prefers well-drained soil

    What temperature does a Cuminum cyminum like?

    A Cuminum cyminum prefers 20 to 30°C

    How often should I fertilize my Cuminum cyminum ?

    To encourage Cuminum cyminum growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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    rubina
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    patha rama krishna
    Live plants arrived in excellent condition

    All my four plants arrived neatly packed and live ; would surely think of buying more plants from
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    Priya
    Is this plant low maintenance.

    Is this plant low maintenance.

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    Reny Joseph
    Okay it's good plants thanks

    Okay it's good plants thanks

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    Shilpi
    Very healthy nd beautiful plants with pots!!!

    Felt very happy and fully satisfied with the plants and packaging.the plants are very healthy with pretty pots.read so many reviews nd placed order with confusion like which condition the plants will be going to come. Finally got delivered nd very happy. Dont think many ways...they are very beautiful nd so greeny..go for it
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