Cumin

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                                       Cumin
 
What is Cumin?
Cumin is an aromatic spice with a distinctive bitter flavor and strong, warm aroma due to its abundant oil content. Cumin "seeds" are actually the small dried fruit of an annual plant in the parsley family. Indian Cumin seeds are the best in the world.It grows well in hot climates. It is mainly used for seasoning dishes.

Cumin seeds are used in various cuisines. It is also used in beverages, liquors, medicines, toiletries and perfumery. Indian Cumin has a good demand in export market in its Natural form as well in its Powder Form. Cumin has a lot of medicinal properties.

Cultivation.
Cumin is a drought-tolerant, tropical, or subtropical crop. It has a growth season of **0 **0 days. The optimum growth temperature ranges are between *5 and *0 °C. The Mediterranean climate is most suitable for its growth. Cultivation of cumin requires a long, hot summer of three to four months. At low temperatures, leaf colour changes from green to purple. High temperature might reduce growth period and induce early ripening. In India, cumin is sown from October until the beginning of December, and harvesting starts in February.