Category: Spices

Cumin is a drought-tolerant, tropical, or subtropical crop. It has a growth season of 100 to 120 days. The optimum growth temperature ranges are between 25 and 30 °C. The Mediterranean climate is most suitable for its growth. Where does cumin grow best? Cumin is used in nearly all cuisines of the world. It is […]

Also commonly known by its Indian name, Jeera, cumin is traditionally added to curries, Mexican & Moroccan dishes, among many others. It is an essential part of many spice blends (such as garam masala), either whole or ground. What is the difference between cumin and jeera? What is the difference between jeera & cumin? Jeera […]

spring. Cumin plant care requires a long, hot summer of about three to four months with a temp of around 85 degrees F. (29 C.) during the day. Cumin is sown in the spring from seed in rows 2 feet (60 cm) apart in fertile, well-draining soil or, in cooler climates, start seed indoors four […]

India. Global cumin production India is the world’s largest cumin producing country, contributing about 70% of total world output (Figure 1). The other major cumin-producing countries are Syria (13%), Turkey (5%), UAE (3%), and Iran (Gondalia et al., 2019). What country grows cumin? Cultivation areas India is the world’s largest producer of cumin, accounting for […]

Gujarat. Production(000 Tonnes) 2021-22 Sr No. State Share(%) 1 Gujarat 57.90 2 Rajasthan 41.84 3 West Bengal 0.21 Which state is the largest producer of cumin? GujaratGujarat is the single largest producer of jeera in the country accounting for over 60-70% of total production and the rest of the output comes from Rajasthan. Which state […]

Cumin is the most commonly used spice in Indian cooking and is known as Jeera. What is cumin called in India? JeeraMore info. Cumin is an annual herb, and the cumin seeds are called Jeera in India. It is a very important spice in Indian cooking. What is cumin also known as? Alternate titles: Cuminum […]

Cumin is the most commonly used spice in Indian cooking and is known as Jeera. This is used as a whole spice and tempered in oil to allow its aromatics to penetrated the oil. It forms a lovely partner with mustard seeds especially in vegetarian dishes. Once ground it is used in marinades and masala […]

Cuminum cyminum. cumin, (Cuminum cyminum), also spelled cummin, annual plant of the parsley familyparsley familyApiaceae or Umbelliferae is a family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus Apium and commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, or simply as umbellifers.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Apiaceae What is cumin plant called? Description. […]

Where to Buy. Whole cumin seeds can be found packaged in the spice section of most grocery stores. It is often cheaper to buy cumin seed at an international market catering to Latin American, Indian, North African, or Middle Eastern cuisine. Ground cumin is readily available at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. Where […]

Although Cumin can grow in a wide range of soil types, it requires full sun and does best in fertile, well-drained soil. It will tolerate soils with a pH of 6.8 to 8.3, but the ideal range is 7.0 to 7.5. Be careful not to overwater cumin plants, and let the soil get almost dry […]

Storage: Stored in an airtight container in a dark cabinet, ground cumin remains fresh up to three months, whole cumin up to one year. Discard and replace when fragrance is difficult to detect. For best results: Toast whole seeds over medium-high heat in a dry skillet until just fragrant, then grind. Does cumin need to […]