Fenugreek

Fenugreek Care

Trigonella foenum-graecum

What is the plant

Trigonella foenum-graecum is a small annual plant native to Western Asia and belongs to the Fabaceae family. Fenugreek is found in popular seasonings, including suneli hops, is added to animal feed, and is also sold as a dietary supplement, although there is no evidence that the plant helps with dieting. Interestingly, the largest producer of the plant is India.

Fenugreek is easily identified by its three-lobed, oval leaves that can grow up to 4 inches (12 cm) tall and are light green. Stems are straight, up to 19 in (50 cm) long, and drooping.

The flowers are blue, white, or yellow, small in size. The fruits appear in early summer in the form of long and sharp pods containing tiny green seeds and a strong spicy smell. At the end of summer, the fruit turns yellow, and its seeds turn brown, which means the plant is maturing.

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

25°C - 32°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant needs 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week.
Pruning
Prune the upper stems from time to time to encourage plant growth and remove wilted and diseased leaves.
Fertilizer
You don't usually need to fertilize the plant, but you can apply a balanced organic fertilizer before planting to help improve growth.

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Sunlight
Provide Fenugreek with a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Also, the plant can tolerate partial shade, but planting in a sunny place will be more effective.
Soil
Almost any type of soil can be used, but well-drained loamy soil with plenty of nutrients is best.
Propagation
In late spring, sow the seeds in well-drained soil to a depth of 0.8in (2 cm) and allow 3 in (7cm) of space between plants. The seeds need regular watering, but it is important not to overdo it so as not to over-moisten.

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Temperature
Since Fenugreek is adapted to hotter climates, the ideal temperature for the plant is 65-90˚F (18-32°C).
Container
Use a pot of any material, but make sure it has drainage holes.
Fun fact
The plant's name comes from the Greek language and means "Greek hay". Also, from the Greeks, other peoples, particularly the Romans, learned that plants are useful food for domestic animal