Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella sativa) – Culinary & Medicinal Annual Herb with Blue Flowers, Drought-Tolerant

Grow your own Black Cumin with Nigella sativa Seeds from Survival Garden Seeds. This easy-to-grow annual herb is cultivated worldwide for its ornamental flowers and its highly valued seeds, which are widely used in cooking and traditional wellness practices. Native to parts of Asia, Black Cumin produces delicate white to sky-blue flowers that mature into decorative seed pods filled with aromatic, slightly bitter seeds prized for their distinctive flavor and versatility.

Easy-Growing, Productive, and Resilient:

• Annual herb that thrives in a wide range of climates
• Tolerant of poor soils and dry conditions once established
• Compact plants reach approximately 12 inches tall
• Attractive blue or white flowers followed by abundant seed capsules

Why Customers Love Black Cumin:

• Produces high yields of flavorful culinary seeds
• Drought resistant and low maintenance
• Grown for both ornamental beauty and practical harvest
• Suitable for garden beds, herb gardens, and containers
• Widely researched and traditionally valued plant

Culinary & Traditional Uses:
Black Cumin seeds are commonly used in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cuisines. The seeds have a peppery, slightly bitter flavor and are often sprinkled on breads, added to vegetable dishes, or ground into spice blends. Sometimes confused with black sesame or onion seed, Nigella sativa has its own unique taste and properties. When ground and mixed with water, the seeds form a gel that can be used as a plant-based binder or egg substitute in cooking.

How to Grow Black Cumin (Nigella sativa):
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors for transplanting. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Lightly cover seeds and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Once established, Black Cumin requires minimal watering and performs well even in dry conditions. Harvest seed pods once they dry on the plant and turn brown.

Net Wt. 1.5G