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Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is one of the oldest species of spice. Cumin seeds are used as a spice with a distinctive flavor and are traditionally added to chili, curries, and other food preparations. India is the world's largest producer and consumer of cumin. Cumin is an economical cash crop, but cultivar development efforts are limited. Cumin is severely affected by Fusarium wilt caused by the soil-borne pathogens Fusarium oxysporum, resulting in yield losses of up to 80% depending on the severity of the infestation. The maximum population of Foc is estimated to be 0-5 cm in soil depth when crops are present. Soil inoculum density increases with each year of cumin cultivation and is directly proportional to disease incidence in the field. This review provides information on cumin cultivation, cumin wilt and management strategies, including soil, climate, seed treatment, time of sowing, sowing method, effective biocontrol agents, organic additives, fungicides for seed treatment, irrigation and harvesting time.