Fenugreek
Fenugreek is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Adds nitrogen, germinates in very cold soils, excellent for loosening heavy clay soils; seed used in curry. Sow in temperate areas February to June; in subtropical areas April to June.
Fenugreek
Product: Fenugreek
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Trigonella foenum- graecum
Fenugreek is a legume adapted to winter rainfall areas. It is a cool season plant, tolerant of frost and a wide range of soils. The seed is used as a spice, the plant as a high protein forage crop or as a green manure. It has deep roots, and is excellent for loosening heavy clay soils.
Plant type: Cool season upright annual legume
Plant height: 45 - 60 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 16 - 25°C soil temp
Temperate: February - June
Subtropical: April - June
Tropical: Not suitable
Germination: 5 - 7 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun; direct where it is to grow; cover seed very lightly and firm down
Soil type: Fertile soil with good drainage; pH 6.5 - 7, dislikes acid soils
Harvest as a spice: Allow the seed pods to ripen and turn yellow; then pick and air-dry in a paper sack until pods open
Inoculant: Follow the instructions for the inoculant provided
Green manure: Slash or dig in just as flower buds form, this takes approx 3 months