Fenugreek plant growing legume herbaceous of the genus Trigonella also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, Fenugreek plant annual plant, used as medical and edible plant for the seeds, leaves and sprouts, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-11.
Leaves color green in ovate shape and leaves connected in group of three.
Flower color white in pea shape.
Seeds color brown in square to shapeless.
Nothing special but organic material might help
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring to summer in cold climate / Autumn to winter in warm climate
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
No need unless infected
Size of the plant:
15-30cm, 6-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Pea shape flowers in white color
Seeds harvest season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Seeds pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Fenugreek seeds?
Cooked, spices, paste
Work requirements on the seeds:
Collect them before fall
How long does it take to bear seeds?
3-5 months
Leaves harvesting season:
Spring to summer in cold climate / Autumn to winter in warm climate
How to harvest the leaves?
Better young leaves
Information about leaves:
Leaves color green in ovate shape and leaves connected in group of three.
Uses of Fenugreek leaves:
Cooked, eaten raw, salad
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous, Legumes
Plant Uses: Edible plants, Ground fixing plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves, Edible Seeds
Culinary uses: Cooked, Eaten raw, Salad, Spices, Spreads & Sauces