fenugreek
Also known as: Greek clover; Greek hay
A hardy annual with yellow to white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Trifoliate leaves resemble clover. Seeds, sprouts and leaves have culinary uses. Also used as a green-manure
Scientific classification
- Species
- fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Genus
- Trigonella
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fenugreek
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fenugreek
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fenugreek care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrows well in a sunny position, on moist but well-drained fertile soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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