Growing Your Own

[King Prawn]

Thanks for that link. I tried them last year both outdoors and in the greenhouse with no real success (no seeds anyway) - I will give it another go next year.

KP(V)

[spicysarsy]

Hi KingPrawn, Try this tip then.

Cumin can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds outside when the soil is warm. Allow the seedlings to develop quite close together as this will give support to the heavy seed heads. Cut the seedheads when they turn brown and finish drying them indoors.


Soil condition/position
Sow the seeds in rich soil in a warm, sheltered place.


Appearance
Cumin is a tall slender plant with thin dark green leaves and pink or white tiny flowers. it can grow up to 60cm tall.


Uses
The seeds of cumin are used for flavouring especially meat casseroles and lentil soup. Use the whole seed when cooking cabbage or kidney beans. Mix whole seeds into mashed potatoes, bread, biscuits, cakes, pickles and chutneys.

Cheer's Paul

[King Prawn]

Thanks Paul

I will definitely have another go next year, most likely start them off in the greenhouse first and then move outside when the frost has past.

KP(V)