Has anyone ever grown Cumin seeds?

[LHornR]

I did a little reading about it and it sounds like a PITA to grow. I use a lot of it and it's getting hard to find the whole seeds in stores. I like to toast them in a dry pan then grind them right before use. The pre-ground stuff at the store is about as flavorful as sawdust IMO.

 

[HellfireFarm]

I buy whole seeds in bulk from Savory Spice shop. I have a local store but I think they also sell online.

I'm trying to grow some for the first time this year - I'll try to let you know how it goes!

 

[The Hot Pepper]

Simply Organic is supposed to be a good one.

The Best Ground Cumin | America's Test Kitchen

This earthy, warm spice has been used around the world for centuries. Which product should you add to your spice cabinet?

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[Tinkerbelle]

I grew cumin a few years ago and it did pretty well.
At the moment I've got fenugreek on the go, bought a bag of seeds for cooking and thought I may as well throw a couple in a pot and they're growing.
Apparently cardomom is the hardest to grow, haven't tried that one yet.

 

[LHornR]

I buy whole seeds in bulk from Savory Spice shop. I have a local store but I think they also sell online.

I'm trying to grow some for the first time this year - I'll try to let you know how it goes!

Great...bookmarked...thanks. Yes let us know how the grow goes. I think it's like a tall grass like plant from what I read...correct?

Simply Organic is supposed to be a good one.

The Best Ground Cumin | America's Test Kitchen

This earthy, warm spice has been used around the world for centuries. Which product should you add to your spice cabinet?

www.americastestkitchen.com

I've seen all three of those in the stores around me but its always ground...no seeds.

I grew cumin a few years ago and it did pretty well.
At the moment I've got fenugreek on the go, bought a bag of seeds for cooking and thought I may as well throw a couple in a pot and they're growing.
Apparently cardomom is the hardest to grow, haven't tried that one yet.

Was it easy to grow and harvest? Can you plant the seeds in the spice jars or do you have to buy seeds?

 

[HellfireFarm]

The description sounds about right, but I really don't know for sure!

 

[Tinkerbelle]

Was it easy to grow and harvest? Can you plant the seeds in the spice jars or do you have to buy seeds?

I planted the seeds for cooking with - it was easy to grow, pot of compost, throw seeds on top, lightly cover, water. Simples

 

[Tinkerbelle]

Fenugreek grown from culinary seeds

 

[LHornR]

I planted the seeds for cooking with - it was easy to grow, pot of compost, throw seeds on top, lightly cover, water. Simples

Good to know...thanks. I might have to give it a try.