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Cumin
Safed zeera · سفید زیرہ
Cuminum cyminumApiaceae
The familiar cumin crop represented by white cumin seed and powder.
PLANTAE SPECIMENCuminum cyminum
dry fruit commonly called seed
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01Source plantCuminCool-season annual herb
02Useful partsdry fruit commonly called seedIdentity before claims
03Current formswhole seed · powderDerived from the present catalogue
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GROW & CARE GUIDE
What cumin needs to grow
A practical orientation for Pakistan and Punjab conditions—not a replacement for verified cultivar, local extension or farm advice.
Season & setting
Usually grown through the cooler part of the year in Punjab; heat can shorten growth and flowering.
How to start
Direct-sow verified planting seed shallowly into a fine, moist seedbed; thin after emergence where needed.
Light
Full sun; light afternoon protection can help as temperatures rise.
Soil
Loose, well-drained soil with moderate fertility; avoid heavy waterlogging.
Water
Keep evenly moist during germination, then water when the upper soil begins to dry.
Harvest
Harvest leaves, roots or dry seed at the appropriate stage; leave seed heads to dry before threshing.
FIELD NOTE
Avoid overwatering and excessive nitrogen. Local sowing windows and days to maturity vary by cultivar.
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