(Scientific Name) | Trigonella foenum-graecum |
Common Name | Fenugreek, Greek-clover, methi |
Family | Fabaceae |
Flower Colour | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Spring to early autumn. |
Height | up to 50 centimeters. |
Sunlight | Methi enjoys bright sunlight but appreciates a little shade during the hottest part of the day. |
Watering. | Water the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture |
Soil | Soil Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum PH range 6.5 to 8.2. Temperature 15 to 30-degree celsius. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. Harvest-Done 30-40 days after transplanting |
Harvest | Done 30-40 days after transplanting |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Tips for growing Methi (Fenugreek):-
Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in the soil..
Fenugreek grows well in a warm and hot climate when the temperature ranges from 50 to 90 F (10 C to 32 C).
with pH levels around 6.5-8.2. Plant it in a spot that receives at least 4-5 hours of direct sun with shade in the afternoon
Do regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist. Care not to over-water the fenugreek plant and avoid waterlogged soil. This will impede the growth and kill your plant.
Fenugreek does not require a lot of fertilizer. At the time of planting, you can mix manure or compost or time-based fertilizer in the soil.
In favourable conditions, within 20-30 days fenugreek will be ready for the first harvest. Trim the leaves gently to use as a leafy vegetables and prepare delicious recipes
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