Cuminum cyminum
Cumin
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Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Description
Cumin (/ˈkjuːmɨn/ or UK/ˈkʌmɨn/, US/ˈkuːmɨn/; sometimes spelled cummin; Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to India. Its seeds (each one contained within a fruit, which is dried) are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Growth
Does best in full sun and can withstand a good amount of heat. In fact, Cumin thrives in areas with long, dry summers, which is typical for Mediterranean climates.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Planting
Sow cumin seeds directly in the garden. In climates that are colder, you can start them indoors before moving to an outside garden. In these climates start the seeds indoors 8 weeks before the suspected last frost. In Mediterranean climates, sow the seeds in spring.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Interesting facts
Cumin is native to the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Syria, where it is at home in the local hot and dry environment. The strong aromas and flavors normally associated with Cumin are due to the oils found in the plant. One oil that has been identified as the primary oil that gives Cumin its distinct flavor is cuminaldehyde.The edible seeds are associated with many different cuisines, but are most popular in Indian and Pakistani food.Superstitions during the Middle Ages claimed that cumin prevented chickens and lovers from wandering.Some of the oils found in the seeds have been shown to have some antimicrobial activities.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerates drought, but grows faster and with more vigor with more regular watering.
