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🌿 Growing & Care Guide

Cumin is a sun-loving, spice-rich annual herb grown for its aromatic seeds, used in cuisines around the world. With feathery leaves and delicate white flowers, it's perfect for warm, well-drained gardens and organic growers looking to expand their spice shelf naturally.

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🌿 Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum

• Type: Tender annual

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Harvest Time: 100–120 days from sowing

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🌞 How to Grow

1. Sow Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors once soil is warm and dry.

2. Sow Seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil or trays with warmth and full sun.

3. Keep Warm: Cumin prefers 20–25°C for healthy germination.

4. Transplant Carefully: Handle seedlings gently — cumin has delicate roots.

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💧 Care Tips

• Watering: Water moderately — let the topsoil dry between waterings.

• Feeding: Mix in compost or balanced organic fertiliser before planting.

• Support: In windy gardens, provide gentle support to prevent stem breakage.

• Container Friendly: Choose deep pots with sandy soil and lots of sunlight.

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🌼 Growing Sustainably

• Pollinator Friendly: Small flowers attract hoverflies, bees, and beneficial insects.

• Low Input Crop: Thrives in lean, dry soils with minimal water — perfect for eco-conscious gardening.

• Home-Grown Spice: A rewarding, zero-waste alternative to store-bought cumin.

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✂️ Harvesting

• Harvest when seed heads turn brown and dry (about 4 months from sowing).

• Cut whole seed heads, bundle, and hang upside down in a dry, ventilated area.

• Once fully dry, rub or shake seeds free and store in airtight jars.

Tip: Toast cumin seeds lightly to release deep, nutty flavour in cooking.

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❄️ End of Season

• Cumin completes its cycle in one growing season.

• Save seeds for future sowings or use in your kitchen — 100% natural!

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🌿 Spicy, Sustainable & Self-Sufficient

At Urban Harvests Co, cumin is proof that your spice rack can start in your garden. A powerful plant for flavour, biodiversity, and self-reliant growing. 🌱💚