Fenugreek – Herb

Fenugreek aka methi. Fenugreek is a legume.

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Fenugreek Growing Guide

Quick growing.  Fresh green leaves used as leafy vegetables (similar to spinach).  Dried leaves as herb. Seeds as spice.

Mature fenugreek plants, around when flowering begins, will fix atmospheric nitirogen in the soil and so will be a good companion for nitrogen-loving vegs (corn, cucumers, brassicas).

 

Sow (when, temp, soil, location)

• soil: average; well drained – in pots or direct in ground
• position: full sun to partial afternoon shade
• frost tolerant: no
• sow when: late summer to autumn
• has shallow roots – shallow pots work

 

Harvest/Germination

• Germinate:
• Harvest Leaves: 20-30 days. Leave the twigs which will grow again in 15 days
• Harvest Seeds: 2-4 months

 

Care/Watering

• moist soil – do not over water or have waterlogged soil

 

Companions

buckwheat, beans, cowpeas, cilantro

 

Enemies

Fenugreek not good for aliums.

 

Pests

rarely has problems with pests

 

Other Notes

• hates to be transplanted!!!
• on warm days, fenugreek emits fragrance similar to maple syrup!

 

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Our Fenugreek Progress

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References:

• balconygardenweb.com: How to Grow Fenugreek
• gardenknowhow.com: What is Fenugreek
• growveg.com.au: Fenugreek Growing Guide

 

 

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