When to Plant Cumin in Greer County, OK
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.
Greer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.
At an elevation of 602 feet, Greer County receives approximately 34.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 92°F, providing good warmth for Cumin during the growing season.
Greer County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Cumin Planting Timeline — Greer County, OK
Cumin Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 30 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Direct Sow | March 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
| Harvest | July 13 | Jul 13 – Sep 14 |
| Fall Sowing | August 26 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low — drought tolerant
📅 Days to Maturity
100–120 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–8 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7b
📆 Growing Season
212 days in Greer County
Growing Tips for Greer County
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Cumin in Greer County, OK?
Greer County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Cumin planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Greer County, OK?
Greer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is November 4.
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