Herb Cumin Annual Item Number: 80217

Unit Price £1.45 QTY

Description Seeds are used in Indian cooking particularly curry type dishes. Sow as early as possible as a long growing season is needed. Height 15cm (6")

Seed Count: 350

WHEN TO SOW
Sow in April into drills.  Cover with fine soil and thin to 15cm apart in May.
WHERE TO SOW
The site should be sunny and sheltered with well-drained, rich soil.
HARVEST
Seeds when ripe, usually in September as the plant is dying.
USES
Use seeds whole or ground in cooking. Cumin is an essential ingredient for curry, and many other oriental dishes. Add to meats and pickles to add flavour. The seeds can be ground in a pepper mill.  Cumin is an essential ingredient of chilli powder.
HANDY TIP
Sprinkle over roast vegetables to give them a kick and interesting flavour.