{"product_id":"herb-cumin-green-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Cumin Green 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eGreen Cumin\u003c\/strong\u003e brings warm, earthy flavor to the kitchen through its harvested aromatic spice seeds. This packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e500 non-GMO heirloom seeds for planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grow cumin in a sunny, well-drained site and enjoy its delicate foliage as the plants develop toward a culinary seed harvest. Use your properly identified, mature, dried harvest in rice, vegetables and spice blends, never the planting seeds from this packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 89%. Test Date: 2\/26.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Texas minimum standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice and Grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently toast food-grade cumin in oil before adding rice for warm, savory flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans and Vegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add ground harvested cumin to beans, roasted vegetables and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use whole or ground culinary cumin in recipes that call for ordinary cumin. Nigella or kalonji is a different ingredient and is not an automatic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole or Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store thoroughly dried culinary seed whole and grind small amounts as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumin has a history of traditional herbal use. This listing makes no therapeutic claims and provides no medicinal dosing guidance. This product is sold as planting seed for a culinary crop, not as a medicine, supplement or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Avoid persistently wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan for a sufficiently long, warm growing period using packet directions and local extension guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet instructions for planting depth and spacing. Handle young roots carefully if starting plants in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even seedbed moisture without waterlogging. No tested germination percentage or test date has been supplied in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning and Weeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give seedlings room to develop and remove competing weeds gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water according to soil moisture and weather. Avoid keeping mature seed heads continually wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base feeding on soil needs and follow fertilizer label rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide light support if delicate stems lean in windy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow seed heads to mature and begin drying. Collect before seed is lost, using a clean paper bag to catch loose seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish drying in a dry, ventilated place, separate seed from plant debris and store only thoroughly dry, clean culinary harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #e81109; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Green Cumin Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #e81109;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow your own cumin for fragrant rice, flavorful vegetables and homemade spice blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green culinary cumin and black cumin\/nigella are distinct crops. Confirm the supplier's botanical identification before using a harvest as food; do not rely on a common name alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packet seeds are for planting, not eating. Use only correctly identified mature harvests from plants grown for food without unsuitable treatments, or purchased food-grade culinary cumin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germination, maturity, yield and flavor vary with soil, weather and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Allergies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid cumin if allergic. Culinary information is not guidance for concentrated extracts or medicinal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep planting seed cool, dry and away from sunlight. Store culinary harvests separately labeled and discard moldy material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use seasonal temperatures and local growing guidance to choose sowing dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Cumin Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse food-grade culinary cumin, either purchased or harvested from correctly identified mature plants grown for food. Never use planting seeds from this packet. Serves 4. Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes. Rest: 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup long-grain white basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon food-grade whole cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1½ cups water, or the amount recommended on your rice package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse rice under cold running water and drain thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add culinary cumin and stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, watching carefully to prevent burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd drained rice and stir for 1 minute. Carefully add water and salt and bring to a gentle boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover, reduce to low heat and cook according to the rice package, usually 15–20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat and leave covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add optional cilantro. Serve promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve with beans, vegetables or curry. Brown rice requires different water amounts and cooking time; follow its package instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Food Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide leftovers into shallow containers and refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours or within 1 hour above 90°F. 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