Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Cumin
In Hindi
शतावर
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Asperge
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Asparagus
planta de comino
In Greek
σπαράγγι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Cumin planta
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Asparagus
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Cumin
Season and care of Asparagus and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Cumin Physical Information
Asparagus and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Cumin are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Cumin
Care of Asparagus and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.