कलौंजी कलौंजी

🌱 About the plant

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.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

पानी

Moderate

मौसम

Oct–Nov

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

30–50 cm

First harvest

Seed at 120 days

Sow where it will grow; it dislikes being transplanted.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Nigella seed for tempering; a pretty winter flower.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India