Black Cumin

Black Cumin, also called nutmeg flower and roman coriander, produce plants 1 foot tall with 1-inch whitish flowers with a hint of blue and produce a large seed pod. Use is primarily culinary, seeds are spicy and aromatic and frequently used in breads and cakes, much as you would poppy seeds. 100 seeds   PLANTING Nigella sativa Annual Germination: 7-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth:  Sow on the surface and lightly cover the seed Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant 3-6" apart around the last frost.    Sowing Outdoors: Mid-spring when the soil temperature reaches 60-65ºF. Sow a few seeds every 3-6" apart. Thin to the strongest seedling. Growth Habit: Upright, multi-branching Height and Width: 12” x 12” Spacing: 3-6” apart Light Needs: Full sun  Soil Needs: Black Cumin needs fertile, well-drained soil Flowering: 60-70 days  Harvest: Remove the pods when they turn brown and before they shatter. Place in a paper bag until they are fully ripened and dry Uses: Culinary, medicinal, flowers attract bees and beneficial insects Care: Water well during dry weather Tips: Sow a few times a season, every 3-4 weeks for continuous flowers and seed harvest