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When to Plant Cumin in Russell County, VA

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.

Russell County, Virginia is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 17, giving you a growing season of approximately 173 days.

At an elevation of 3,012 feet, Russell County receives approximately 52.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Cumin during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Cumin root diseases.

Russell County, VA (Zone 7a) Moderate season
173 days
Last Spring Frost April 27
173 growing days
First Fall Frost October 17

Russell County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Cumin Planting Timeline — Russell County, VA

Cumin Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 23 Mar 23 – Apr 6
Transplant Outdoors April 20 Apr 20 – May 4
Direct Sow April 13 Apr 13 – May 4
Harvest August 3 Aug 3 – Oct 5
Fall Sowing August 8 Aug 8 – Aug 22

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
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 7a

📆 Growing Season

173 days in Russell County

Growing Tips for Russell 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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cumin in Russell County, VA?

Russell County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 27. Plan your Cumin planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Russell County, VA?

Russell County, Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 27 and first fall frost is October 17.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Russell County, VA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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