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Cumin is a spice crop, grown in the rabi season. Sow it in Nov–Dec and expect to harvest in 100–120 days. It wants a pH of 6.8–8.3 (on the alkaline side) and 15–25°C. Plant at 30 × 10 cm, allowing 12–15 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 0.6–0.8 t. Watch for wilt, blight, aphid.

Growing Cumin

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

According to studies, drip irrigation can reduce water usage by up to 43% in the north Gujarat region, making it ideal for cumin cultivation, which is less water-intensive.
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Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
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For Field Crops (Potato, Castor, Cumin) Basal Application: Apply 2-3 tonnes of vermicompost per acre during final land preparation.
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These ingenious water harvesting structures capture monsoon runoff and store it underground, creating fertile patches in the desert where farmers grow bumper crops of pearl millet, mustard, and cumin.
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Their unique, nutty flavor pairs well with a variety of spices and herbs commonly used in Tamil Nadu cuisine, such as cumin, coriander, and curry leaves.
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To elevate your kidney bean dishes, consider experimenting with aromatic spices, herbs, and other complementary ingredients commonly used in Punjabi cuisine, such as ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili peppers.
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Crop intelligence

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Guava Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 23–30 20–25 t
Pomegranate Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.5–7.5 20–35 15–20 t
Ber (Indian Jujube) Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–8.5 20–35 15–20 t
Calamondin Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 5.5–6.5 18–32 12–20 t
Tea Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 4.5–5.5 18–30 2–3 t made tea
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Lemon Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 20–32 15–20 t
Jojoba Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 20–35 1.5–3 t
Feijoa Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.0 10–25 10–15 t
Loquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–7.5 15–30 10–15 t
Jujube Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 15–35 10–15 t
Grapefruit Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 15–35 20–30 t
Citron Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 18–32 15–25 t
Kumquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–6.5 12–30 8–14 t

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