Black Cumin
Specialty Herbs · Nigella / Black Cumin
Heirloom
Nigella sativa
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Characteristics
Color
Black
Flavor
BitterSpicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceSeed Harvest
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
8–15 days
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Days to Maturity
80–100 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/8 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–75 °F
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Air Temp
-30 °F
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