Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Vicia faba
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Cumin
In Hindi
faba बीन
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Ackerbohne
Kümmelpflanze
In French
féverole
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
haba
planta de comino
In Greek
faba φασόλι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
faba feijão
Cumin planta
In Polish
bobik
Kmin roślin
In Latin
faba Bean
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Faba Bean and Cumin
Season and care of Faba Bean and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Faba Bean and Cumin Physical Information
Faba Bean and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 5.60 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Cumin are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Faba Bean and Cumin
Care of Faba Bean and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Faba Bean 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.