Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral 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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
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
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Cumin
In Hindi
हल्दी
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Kurkuma
Kümmelpflanze
In French
curcuma
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
planta de comino
In Greek
κουρκούμη
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
curcuma
Cumin planta
In Polish
kurkuma
Kmin roślin
In Latin
turmeric
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Turmeric and Cumin
Season and care of Turmeric and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Cumin Physical Information
Turmeric and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Cumin are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Cumin
Care of Turmeric and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turmeric 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.