An early-ripening variety, it blooms from July to August, the seeds have a pleasant taste and aroma, reminiscent of the aroma of strawberries, due to their decorative properties, they can be used in floriculture to decorate lawns, flower beds.

Organic nigella seeds are black seeds and have a nutty and slightly smoky, peppery flavour, together with a crunchy texture. Organic nigella is popular in Indian cooking (often as an ingredient of garam masala) and on Jewish rye bread in New York.