How to Grow and Care for Cuminum

Cuminum thrives best in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Watering should be moderate, ensuring the soil remains slightly dry between watering sessions. Special care points include avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot and providing ample sunlight to promote proper growth and flowering.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cuminum

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Cuminum

Cumin

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is better-known as a spice than as a plant, widespread in the cuisines of various cultures. This plant is actually a member of the parsley family and is a green-gray annual herb. The famous spice comes from the plant's seeds, which are extracted from the fruit after it is dried. Humans have consumed this plant since at least the era of the Egyptian New Kingdom.

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