Agricultural Info
Growing Season & Harvest: In India, cumin is typically sown between October and early December and harvested starting in February. In regions like Syria and Iran, sowing may occur from mid‑November to mid‑January, with harvest in June or July.
Duration (Sowing to Maturity): Requires a long, hot, frost‐free period—about 120 days from planting to harvesting.
Ideal Soil & Climate: Cumin thrives in fertile, sandy to loamy soils with good drainage and aeration. Optimal soil pH ranges from about 6.8 to 8.3. The seed emergence temperature should be between 36–41 °C, with ideal growing temps around 20–30 °C; the entire crop needs a long, hot tropical or subtropical season.
Cultivation Process: Pre‑sowing seed soak (8 hours) improves germination.
Sow by broadcast or in lines (furrows)—seed depth ~1–2 cm; thinning recommended to ~120 plants/m² or ~1 plant per 4–8 inches in home gardening.
Control weeds through hoeing/weeding ~30 and 60 days post‑sowing..
Harvest when seeds brown; cut stems and dry or shake seeds in a bag to collect.
Cumin is susceptible to fungal diseases (e.g., Fusarium wilt, Alternaria) and pests like aphids and mites, especially under early sowing or humid conditions.
