Description:

Also called cavi, cumin is one of the aromatic plants known since time immemorial: seeds have been found in the remains of meals dating back to the Stone Age!

Soil tip:

Cumin seeds can be used whole or crushed as a condiment to flavor your pastries, cheeses and grilled meats.

Cultural advice:

1. Sowing: Sow from May to September in pots or planters placed in sunny exposure.
2. Thinning: If your seedling is too thick, thin by pulling out the smaller plants to promote good growth.
3. Harvest: Harvest from July to September of the following year. You can grow cumin directly in your garden.

Companion plant(s):

Meadow cumin likes the proximity of peas because their association is favourable.

The sowing stages: