Local cumin seeds

Cumin is an annual plant genus known for its aromatic brown seeds, characterized by its leaves that range in length from 3 to 7 cm and flowers that are white to pink in color. Cumin has a distinctive taste and is used in Eastern cuisines such as tagines and couscous from the Maghreb, Indian curry, and Indonesian dishes. It has many medicinal benefits, especially in alleviating digestive disorders, notably its carminative and antispasmodic properties. Scientific name: Cuminum cyminum Family: Apiaceae Type: Annual Original habitat: Africa and Asia, especially Egypt, India, China Flower color: White to pink flowers Seeding: Yes Stem: No Flowering time: Summer Cumin plant height: A short plant that can reach up to 50 cm in height Exposure: Cumin needs as much light as possible and full sun exposure, and it thrives in shelter from the wind Watering cumin plant: It is recommended to water it regularly, at least once a week approximately Ideal soil for growing cumin: Light, fertile sandy soil Suitable temperature: Cumin grows in moderate temperatures because it does not tolerate frost or very low temperatures Preferred planting time: Outdoors, cumin is planted directly in its place in spring, exactly in May, with seed spacing of 10 to 15 cm, as seeds take between 14 and 21 days to germinate. It is also possible to grow seeds indoors in suitable pots, starting from February. Cumin diseases and pests: There are no specific problems because cumin is completely resistant to pests, but the biggest risk is water accumulation due to overwatering, and once the roots start to rot, the plant cannot be saved.