Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
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
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Cumin
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Mais
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Le maïs sucré
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
planta de comino
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
milho doce
Cumin planta
In Polish
Kukurydza
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Scandiceae
Properties of Sweet Corn and Cumin
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Cumin. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Cumin has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Cumin
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Corn and Cumin Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Cumin are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Cumin
Care of Sweet Corn and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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.