Cumin in Zone 9a & 9b
Cuminum cyminum
When to plant cumin in zone 9b
Zones 9a and 9b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. Cumin doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 8–Mar 15 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 6–Jul 13 (~120 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 9 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 0.5-1 ft.
Cumin is a warm-season seed spice that needs a long, warm growing season to mature its seed, unlike most quick-turnaround culinary herbs.
How cumin fits zone 9's season
Zone 9b's frost-free window runs about 293 days, from February 15 to December 5. Cumin needs about 120 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Cumin.
Where to buy cumin seeds
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See it growing
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