Nigella Species, Black Caraway, Black Cumin, Black Onion Seed, Nutmeg Plant
Nigellasativa

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Nigella (ny-JELL-luh)
Species: sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)

Synonym:Nigella cretica

Synonym:Nigella indica

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds