Black cumin seeds are traditionally used in baked goods in Oriental cuisine or in Indian lentil dishes. They have a spicy, slightly bitter, and nutty flavour. This plant prefers sandy loam soils without waterlogging in sunny locations. Drought-tolerant. Minimal weed suppression. Dry periods are beneficial for ripening and harvesting. Grows to a height of 60 cm.
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Characteristics for Black cumin
Botanical name: Nigella sativaVegetation period: annualUse of flowers and herbs: Balcony/pots, Cut flower, Good for insects and bees, Herbal tea plantSeed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 150-200 g/100 m²
Cultivation
Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 25 cmSowing depth: ca. 1 cm
propagated by
Rémi Colombet
Rémi Colombet's Demeter family farm is located in the Drôme region in the Rhône Valley, Chaubeuil, France. The region is characterized by a mild, dry climate with strong winds brought by the "Mistral".
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