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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Green Brown | |
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cuminum are slender annuals with leaves ternately divided into linear segments, with small white or pink flowers in umbels, followed by aromatic fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E. Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plants need 3-4 warm months in summer for good seed production; harvest seed in late summer
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed under glass at 15°C in early spring, or in situ in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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