Sowing months
Oct–Nov
Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Mature size
30–50 cm
First harvest
Seed at 120 days
Family
Ranunculaceae
Where it grows
ground, terrace
Good for
beauty, food
Sow in
winter
Care
Sow where it will grow; it dislikes being transplanted.
Fine blue-white flowers over ferny leaves, then the black seed of the spice box.
Growing it
Sow where it will grow; it dislikes being transplanted.
What it is for
Nigella seed for tempering; a pretty winter flower.