Fenugreek

Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum

What is the plant

Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from South and Central Asia.

Native to southern Europe and Asia, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has been cultivated for centuries as a spice and for its medicinal qualities. Herbal fenugreek is used to treat a variety of conditions, including coughs, sore throat, bronchitis, constipation and minor skin irritations. In the kitchen, fresh fenugreek leaves are cooked like spinach and tangy, mustard-yellow fenugreek seeds are used as a spice, often in Middle Eastern dishes. Dried or fresh fenugreek leaves are brewed into a flavorful tea.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

Water
The plant should be watered regularly but avoid a waterlogged soil.
Sunlight
Fenugreek plants need at least 4-5 hour of direct sun with shade in the afternoon.
Fertilizer
Mix manure or compost in the soil when planting fenugreek. Additionally, apply a liquid fertilizer to boost growth.

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Soil
The soil should be well drained, and should be amended with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
Temperature
Plant fenugreek seeds directly in the garden after frost danger has passed in spring. Can be grown in containers at average room temperatures.
Popularity
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