Sarah Wilkins
3 September 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Cumin in Perth. In this post, I will take you through what you need to know to grow Cumin in your own property for the family to enjoy.
Herbs are such a delight to grow, and it is actually very easy to do. They smell great in your backyard or balcony, and they can help ease pain, prevent illnesses and more. Amazing!
Best time to grow Cumin in Perth
The best time to grow this tasty herb in Perth, is between Sep-Nov.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Cumin grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow perfectly in a pot in the right position. You can try using one pot per plant, or even get yourself a large pot and plant a few varieties of herbs.
How much sun is best?
Cumin thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Cumin
If you are growing Cumin in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a sandy-loam soil and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Cumin needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Cumin?
You can harvest Cumin at its prime, which is around at maturity.
What to propagate
You can plant Cumin from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Cumin
Cumin is a Annual herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: The actual word “herb” is derived from “Herbs”, a Latin word which means blades, grass or green stalks.
Fact 2: Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines and for spiritual purposes.
These make growing Cumin in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Cumin in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Cumin in your own property for the family to enjoy.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you learned plenty from this guide. Good luck gardening!
