Trigonella foenum-graecum
Fenugreek
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Description
Fenugreek (/ˈfɛnjʉɡriːk/; Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. The plant has small round leaves, is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop, and is a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent. It is known as methi in Marathi (मेथी), Punjabi (ਮੇਥੀ) or (میتھی), Hindi (मेथी), Urdu(میتھی), Bengali (মেথি) and Nepali (मेथी), as menthiyam, and venthayam (வெந்தயம்) in Tamil, "uluhaal" (උළුහාල්) in Sinhala, Helba حلبة) in Arabic, menthya ಮೆಂಥ್ಯ ) in Kannada, uluwa (ഉലുവ) in Malayalam, and menthulu (మెంతులు) in Telugu.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Blooming
Blooms white to purple pea-like flowers in early summer followed by slender green pods, which mature to a brown color.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Growth
Grows best in full sun. Often cultivated as a medicinal herb, as well as a spice and leafy vegetable.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Grows easily. Often used as a forage crop.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Pest
Aphids can cause problems. Another issue is powdery mildew.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Interesting facts
The seeds of T. foenum-graecum have a maple or vanilla flavor.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in soil that is moderately fertile and well-draining.
