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Description & Distribution
Right from
the biblical times, cumin has been popular as an efficient digestive and a
food flavor for ceremonial feasting. Originally of the Mediterranean
region, cumin is widely cultivated today in many parts of the
world.
Cumin is a small herbaceous plant,
cultivated for its dried fruits. At maturity the seeds are approximately 6
mm long, oval shaped, with pale green to yellow brown color. When the
leaves with the seeds turn brown, the dried plants are collected,
threshed,and seeds separated by winnowing.
Cumin has an intensely
strong and slightly bitter flavor
Mild, equable climate of Gujarat,
Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh with their rich, well drained, sandy, loamy
soil and sunny, conducive environment provide the perfect requirements for
the abundant growth of cumin.
India holds a major position in the
world production of Cumin. Rajasthan alone contributes about 56% of the
total Indian production complemented by Gujarath with
44%.
Harvesting Season : February to March
Marketing Season :
April to May
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