Description: Cumin is the dried seed of an herb. Cumin is grown from seed. A hot climate is preferred, but it can be grown in cooler regions if started glass in spring. A sandy soil is the best. It is mainly grown in Gujarat and Rajasthan. India holds a major position in the world production of Cumin. Rajasthan alone contributes about 70% of the total Indian production followed by Gujarat with 30%. The exported quantity in 2006-2007 was 26,000 MTs.

Harvesting Season: February to March
Marketing Season: April to May

Uses: Cumin is used mainly where highly spiced foods are preferred. It is an ingredient of most curry powders and many savory mixtures, and is used in stews, grills - especially lamb - and chicken dishes. Cumin is stomachic, diuretic, carminative, stimulant, astringent, emmengogic and antispasmodic. It is valuable in dyspepsia diarrhea and hoarseness and may relive flatulence and colic.