Aromatic HerbsIntermediate
Black Cumin
Nigella sativa
Scientific Name
Nigella sativa
Family
Ranunculaceae
Origin
Southwest Asia
Type
Annual
100-130 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Peppery, slightly bitter, oregano-like
- Bread and naan topping
- Spice blends
- Pickles and preserves
- Middle Eastern cuisine
- Black seed oil
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
MarchApril
Sow Outdoors
AprilMay
Harvest
AugustSeptember
Health Benefits
- Powerful anti-inflammatory
- May help with allergies
- Traditional immune booster
- Antioxidant properties
- 'The remedy for everything except death' (traditional saying)