CUMIN TECHNICAL print the page Introduction India is the largest producer and consumer of cumin seed in the world. It is an important spice in a large number of Indian preparations.   Area of Cultivation In India, cumin seed is almost exclusively cultivated in Rajasthan and Gujarat.   Season In India, cumin seed is a Rabi crop sown in October - November and harvested in February.   Cultivation According to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, ICAR, Government of India, irrigation at IW/CPE ratio of 1.0 and application of 90 kg N and 30 g P2O5 /ha for fennel and irrigation at IW/CPE ratio of 1.0, N @ 90kg/ha and P @ 60 kg/ha has been recommended for cumin in Gujarat.   Research Support Commercial exploitation as well as support from research and development agencies for cumin seeds has been very minimal.