Descripción
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant from the family Apiaceae. The plant is 15 to 50 cm in height. Its fruit is of commercial importance and is elongated, ovoid, 3-6 mm long. Cumin seed is used in perfumery and as a flavouring agent in a variety of cuisines. In India, Jeera is sown from October to November and harvested in February. Fresh crop generally reaches the markets during March. The plant thrives on rich, well-drained sandy loam soil with day time temperatures of around 30 degrees. Cumin crop takes about 110-115 days to reach maturity. Unjha in Gujarat is the main trading center for Jeera in the country