How to Grow Cumin
Cuminum cyminum
Your complete guide to growing Cumin.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Cumin
✓ Good companions
Cumin's deep taproot doesn't compete with carrots' root system
Both are Mediterranean herbs with similar growing requirements and water needs
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cumin pests
Cumin provides light shade for lettuce in hot weather while lettuce acts as living mulch
Natural pest deterrent that protects cumin from nematodes and aphids
Onion's sulfur compounds repel thrips and other small insects that damage cumin
Similar heat tolerance and cumin's scent deters aphids that attack peppers
Cumin's aromatic oils help repel tomato hornworms and other pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that is highly toxic to cumin and most herbs
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit cumin seed germination and growth
Aggressive spreader that competes for nutrients and can overwhelm cumin plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
