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When to Plant Cumin in Hawaii

Cumin is a warm-season annual herb whose seeds are one of the most widely used spices globally. It requires a long, hot growing season of 3-4 months.

Hawaii spans USDA hardiness zones 11a, 11b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Cumin Planting Calendar for Hawaii

โ–ธ Zone 11a ~364 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: January 1 ยท First frost: December 31 ยท 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 โ€“ Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 โ€“ Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 โ€“ Jan 1
Harvest April 9 Apr 9 โ€“ Jun 11
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 โ€“ Nov 19
โ–ธ Zone 11b ~364 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: January 1 ยท First frost: December 31 ยท 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 โ€“ Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 โ€“ Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 โ€“ Jan 1
Harvest April 9 Apr 9 โ€“ Jun 11
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 โ€“ Nov 19

Growing Tips for Hawaii

Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost. Harvest when seed heads turn brown. Requires consistent warmth for proper seed development.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cumin in Hawaii?

Planting dates for Cumin in Hawaii depend on your USDA zone. Hawaii spans zones 11a, 11b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Hawaii for planting?

Hawaii contains USDA hardiness zones 11a, 11b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.