Cultivation of cumin medicinal plant in the suburbs of Marvdasht

Cultivation of cumin medicinal plant in the suburbs of Marvdasht

The extension expert of Marvdasht Agricultural Jihad Center announced the cultivation of 8 hectares of cumin for the first time in the suburbs of this city.

Zahra Orangi, extension expert of Marvdasht Agricultural Jihad Center, said: in order to develop the cultivation of water-deficient plants, for the first time in the village of Mohammadabad, an area equivalent to 8 hectares was allocated for the cultivation of this crop.
He added: Cumin cultivation has been done in the dry season and in fallow fields.

Orangi continued: Cumin plant belongs to the umbrella family, contains antioxidants and has a warm and dry nature and has many healing properties. The growth temperature range of cumin is between 9 and 30 degrees Celsius. Despite its relatively low yield, this plant has a high economic value.

He emphasized: Cumin plant is of special importance due to special characteristics such as low water requirement, planting period, relatively short harvest, creating a balance in the time distribution of work of farmers and agricultural machinery.

The promotion expert of Marvdasht Agricultural Jihad Center mentioned the lack of expansion of conversion and complementary industries and the lack of implementation of research projects as the problems of those involved in cumin production.