Black Cumin (Nigella Sativa) - This ornamental herb, Black Cumin, is an annual & widely grown for its black seeds. The Cumin seeds are similar to fennel in odor but taste peppery more like nutmeg. The herb seeds are ground & used like pepper. Black Cumin is also known as Black Caraway, Roman Coriander & Blackseed. Highly ornamental, the Black Cumin herb has 5-petaled flowers that are white or pale blue in color with lacy bracts that create an airy look. Following the flowers are the seed pods. Black Cumin plants are well-known as medicinal herbs, & they have a long history of treatments for headaches, intestinal distress, skin problems & many more health problems. The seeds are a wonderful source for essential fatty acids. SOWING: Sow indoors: Mar - Apr Sow outdoors: Apr - June Season: Annual Height: 12 - 15 inches (40 cm) Bloom Season: Late spring to early autumn Bloom Color: White Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained soil Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Nigella Sativa Temperature: 21C (70 F) Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/8 inch (30cm) Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 6 - 9 inches (15 - 20 cm) Start the Cumin seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost for transplanting outdoors. Or, after the last frost, directly plant the Black Cumin herb seeds outdoors. Some gardeners sow the Nigella Sativa seeds in several successive weeks in order to keep a longer season. Black Cumin plants need a sunny location in the herb garden & well-drained soil. Water the herb plants regularly during prolonged periods of dry weather. After the seed heads begin to dry, cut the stems, tie them together & place the seed heads in a brown paper bag. Hang the stems upside down in a warm well-ventilated place until the herb seeds are done drying. Place the seeds in an airtight container. Herb - Black Cumin 1000 Seeds Nigella Sativa -Annual Plant White Flower
