How long does cumin take to grow?

Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Cumin

Plant cumin by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors about 1 week after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Cumin planting calendar

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Start seeds indoors

Feb 18

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 22

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Projected first harvest

Aug 20

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of cumin in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with cumin

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant cumin in your zone

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