More about the plant below:
Cumin (Carum carvi)
category : herbs
position : sun
height : up to 1 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, permeable, rich in calcium
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white
shape : upright
period flowering : May-June
seeding : summer
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, edible plant, terraces, herb bed
pace of growth : fast
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Cumin was used for spice and medicinal purposes already in prehistoric times.In the Middle Ages it was served with sugar at the end of a ceremonial meal.
Growth form of cumin
Cumin is one of those biennial plants which in the first year form only a leaf rosette (with which they overwinter), and only in the second year enter the main phase of growth.Then the shoots reach a height of 1 m and produce large white flower panicles from May to June.Seeds ripen from June to August.
Cumin - position
Cumin prefers positions in full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil.Roots must not remain in a permanently wet substrate.
Cultivation of caraway
The seeds are sown in April in rows spaced 30 cm apart. Make sure that only a thin layer of earth covers them. Cumin should not be adjacent to fennel and fennel.The emerging seedlings are interrupted by a distance of 15 cm. At a later stage of development, it is recommended to water and weed regularly.
The use of cumin
The leaves of the seedlings from the first year of cultivation resemble watercress and can be used to season salads and potato dishes.As soon as the seeds turn brown, cut the seeds and hang them in a shaded, airy place for ripening.Ripe seeds are used, among others, for flavoring bread, meat, cheese, sauces, sauerkraut. Caraway has a relaxing effect and stimulates the digestive process.
Cumin - tip
Cumin seeds can be ground.This does not change their properties, but it visibly softens their taste.
