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.
Fenugreek seeds
Seeds color brown in square to shapeless.
Fenugreek plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Fenugreek plant growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Pea shape flowers in white color
Edible seeds
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
Edible leaves
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
Scientific name:
Trigonella foenum-graecum