Ajwain

SpeciesTrachyspermum ammi

Also called Carum, Ajowan

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Ajwain
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual herbal plant

“The Trachyspermum ammi is an annual herbal plant growing up to 3 feet in height.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Germination temperature59–77 °F

“They grow well in cold temperatures ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Lightfull sun, part shade, shade

“In Indian cooking, the spice is often part of the tadka” — What Is Ajwain (Carom) Seed?

Soil pH6.5–8.2

“Well drained loam soil with a pH between 6.5 and 8.2 is ideal for them.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Height36 in

“The Trachyspermum ammi is an annual herbal plant growing up to 3 feet in height.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Propagationseed

“These plants can be grown easily form the seeds.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Ready whenumbels are properly matured

“The umbels are harvested after they are properly matured.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

Edible partsseeds

“The seeds are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.” — Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Health Benefits, Nutritional Facts, Pictures

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