How is black cumin grown?

Have you heard of black cumin? This is a spice that is certainly not very well known yet. However, the plant from which it is extracted is very interesting as it produces very decorative flowers. You do not believe me?

This being the case, you leave me no choice but to invite you to continue reading this article. Once your reading is finished you will know how to grow it in your garden or balcony,

Origin and characteristics

First of all, let's see what the plant is like. Native to Asia, it is an annual herbaceous plant whose scientific name is Nigella sativa. It reaches a height of 30 to 60cm, and has very divided leaves, so much that they look like filaments, of green color. The flowers are purple or white, and measure 2cm. The fruit is a brownish capsule when ripe, inside which we find numerous dark gray to black seeds.

Its growth rate is very fast; Not in vain, it only has ten to eleven months to germinate, grow and produce seeds before the cold arrives.

How do you take care of yourself?

If you want to make a copy or buy some seeds, we recommend you follow these tips:

• Location: outside, in full sun.
• Earth:
  • Pot: universal growing substrate mixed with 30% perlite.
  • Garden: it can grow in all types of soils as long as they have good drainage.
• Irrigation: frequent. It has to be watered 3-4 times a week in summer and somewhat less the rest of the year.
• Subscriber: fertilize throughout the season with an organic fertilizer, such as guano.
• Multiplication: by seeds in spring. Direct sowing in the seedbed or in the garden, leaving a distance of 4-5cm between them.
• Pruning: withered flowers and dry leaves have to be cut.

For what do you use it?

Medicinal

It increases the elimination of uric acid, is sudorific and is used against jaundice.

Pregnant women cannot take it as it can cause vomiting and nausea.

Culinary

The seeds are used as a substitute for pepper.

What do you think?