Cumin is an annual that grows 30-50 cm tall and the seeds can be eaten whole or ground.
The distinctive flavour has become popular in cuisines all around the world. It is a main ingredient of curry powder mixes when ground.
It has also been shown to boost the power of the liver's ability to detoxify the human body.
Harvest the seeds when they have mostly turned a brown colour.
They can then be spread on trays and dried further where they are not in direct sunlight.