Cumin, Black

Cumin, Black, Nigella Sativa, Organic, 30 Seeds Per Pack, Heirloom , GMO Free

Name: Cumin, Black
Scientific Name: Nigella Sativa
Family: Ranunculales

The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of three to seven united follicles, each containing numerous seeds which are used as spice, sometimes as a replacement for black cumin (Bunium bulbocastanum)

Origination: Unknown, but believed to be western asia
Recommended Uses: Culinary
Height: 8 – 12 inches
Hardiness: zones: 10a
Flower Color: Pale blue to white
Black-Caraway, Kalonji

Growing Instructions:

Sow Outside: Cover seed. Sow every three weeks from just before the last frost until the start of summer; and again in autumn (in warm areas). Spacing 10 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm).
Sow Inside: Use peat pots. Germination time: two to three weeks. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors following the last frost or in autumn.
Requirements: Full sunlight. Good drainage.