Native to the Mediterranean, Asia Minor and Egypt–introduced to Europe during ancient times. The sweet and spicy seed is a universal flavoring agent for medicines, liquors, breads, sausages, etc. Traditional use (TWM): carminative, bacteriostatic. Sow the seed in the spring, directly in the garden, in a prepared seedbed. Seeds require a consistently moist soil to germinate and establish. The seedlings are not frost-sensitive. The plant does not do well in pots. Space the plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 100 seeds 5 g contains ~2,000 seeds 10 g contains ~4,000 seeds
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