Black cumin
The 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
Botanical name: Nigella sativaVegetation period: annualUse of flowers and herbs: Balcony/pots, Cut flower, Good for insects and bees, Herbal tea plant
Origin
Multiplier: Kräuter und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Rémi Colombet Cerifications: Demeter, EU-Standard
Cultivation
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 150-200 g/100 m²Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 25 cmSowing depth: ca. 1 cmSowing date: direct sowing from end of April
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Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola
A biodynamic herb and seed farm in Querciola, Bologna, Italy, located in the Apennines at an altitude of approximately 650 meters above sea level.


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".
