Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CUMINUM cyminum
In Hindi
मूंगफली
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Erdnuss
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Cacahuète
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Maní
planta de comino
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cumin planta
In Polish
Arachid
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Peanut
Cumin plant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Apioideae
Properties of Peanut and Cumin
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Cumin. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Cumin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Cumin
Season and care of Peanut and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Cumin season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Cumin Physical Information
Peanut and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Cumin are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Cumin
Care of Peanut and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut 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.