{"product_id":"cumin-seeds","title":"Cumin Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e100-120 Days. \u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e. Annual. Heirloom. Open-pollinated. Similar to coriander, mustard, caraway, and anise, Non-GMO heirloom cumin seeds are just as popularly cultivated for its seeds as it is a culinary garden herb grown to maturity. Native to the temperate Mediterranean, open-pollinated cumin is now largely grown in China and has since been embraced for its robust eathiness and sweet bitterness, an heirloom spice essential to a variety of international cuisines including Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican. Cumin herb garden seeds mature into a lacey and elegant 12-18\" tall looking very similar to the classic ornamental Queen Anne's Lace. Wholesale paper packets and bulk seeds available. ~8,500 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Cumin Culinary Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeera, Comino, Anis Âcre, Cumin de Malte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCumin Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10, Annual not intended to overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCumin Days to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Row Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCumin Growth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom cumin seeds mature into an 12-18\" tall lacey garden crop with a 6-8\" spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Soil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loamy, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Temp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Light Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO \u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e has no serious garden insects or pests, but regularly watch for aphids and thrips. Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings since open-pollinated garden cumin is susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, and Fusarium Wilt. Cumin seeds often require a longer growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom cumin matures into soft lacey greens and elegant white busheled blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCumin Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy sweetness with hints of bitterness, often likened to parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO cumin seeds may be grown directly in the garden but, for best starts, begin heirloom cumin seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final frost date. Plant 3-4 cumin seeds ¼” deep per cell or 4-8” apart in the herb garden in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun. Garden cumin seeds germinate in 7-14 days, thinning back to 1 plant per pot or every 8” in the herb garden. Transplant to garden when cumin seedlings have established true leaves. Allow soil to dry before watering, open-pollinated cumin is susceptible to root rot and mildew. Non-GMO cumin herb seeds require a longer growing season before harvest and performs well in pots and container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCumin seeds have been cultivated as a culinary herb and spice for thousands of years. First domesticated by ancient Egyptians and Minoans of the Mediterranean, ground cumin seed even became a staple in Greek households, stored and treated as a casual seasoning similar to salt and pepper today, a traditional still continued in Morocco. Currently, China and India produce nearly 75% of the entire world's supply of cumin, while consuming a vast majority of that themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Non-GMO Cumin Culinary Herb Garden Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 300 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 8,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 34,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 136,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Cumin culinary herb garden seeds are available for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 Gram","offer_id":35360078823586,"sku":"42543","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":35360078856354,"sku":"42542","price":6.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":35360078889122,"sku":"42544","price":11.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35360078921890,"sku":"42545","price":28.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/cumin-plant-wm.jpg?v=1595851286","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/cumin-seeds","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}