Cumin

Cuminum cyminum Seeds per pack ~ 100  Germination: 75% Packed for 2025 Cuminum cyminum, commonly known as cumin, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean to South Asia. Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma, an essential component in many spice blends and cuisines, particularly in South Asian, Northern African, and Latin American cuisines. The plant is small and herbaceous, growing to 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall, with a slender, branched stem. The leaves are 5–10 cm long, pinnate or bipinnate, with thread-like leaflets. The flowers are small, white or pink, and borne in umbels. The fruit, commonly referred to as the "seed," is oblong, about 5–6 mm long, with a grooved surface. Cumin seeds are usually dried and can be used whole or ground to a powder. They have a warm, earthy flavor and aroma with a bit of both sweetness and bitterness. The seeds are often used in the cooking of many dishes as they impart a distinctive spi