Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)

$4.50

In addition to black cumin, nigella sativa is known by many different names: black seed, black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, devil in a bush and love in a mist!  The seeds taste like a combination of onions, black pepper, and oregano.  They can be used as a spice for Indian, Middle Eastern and Polish cuisines, or dry-roasted to flavour curries, vegetables, and pulses. Dating back to ancient times (found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, for example), these seeds are a historical condiment.

Available only as seed.  

 

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Description

Botanical name
Nigella sativa

Family
Ranunculaceae

Spacing
Space plants 20-30 cm (10-12″) apart. Grows to 20-30 cm tall.

Depth
3 mm (1/8″)

Requirements
Full sunlight. Good drainage. Soil pH 6 to 7. Average soil. Can survive in dry soils.

Germination
Seeds should sprout in 14-21 days.

Pests
Aphids, slugs, snails

Timing
Sow every three weeks from just before the last frost until the start of summer. Or start indoors, 4 or 6 weeks in advance.  Transplant after last frost.

Growing
Regular feed. Regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

Harvest
To capture the seeds, cut stems when the seed pods start to dry out a bit and hang upside down in a brown paper bag. As the seeds dry, they drop into the bottom of the bag. Collect the seed and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Season
Hardy annual

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