Trigonella foenum-graecum
Overview
Uses: Annual herb (fresh or dried), spice (from seeds), and vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens). Ideal as a potted plant or as an outdoor plant.
Benefits: Use its foliage and seeds as a spice for food. White, yellow, and blueish flowers are visually appealing and attractive to pollinators.
Zones: 5 - 9
Sun: Full
Life Cycle: Annual
Mature Height: 24"
Mature Width: 12"
Summary
Fenugreek—also commonly known as Bird's Foot, and Greek Clover—is a clover-like, annual herb rich in naturally-occurring vitamins and minerals. It contains large amounts of iron, magnesium, and zinc, which support the body's immune functions, energy production, and metabolism. Fenugreek is also a great source of dietary fiber, which supports digestion and contributes to healthy gut flora and regularity.
Its foliage and green stems have a flavor quite similiar to maple syrup, and are often used as a flavoring in butterscotch, cheese, vanilla, licorice, pickles, teas, and syrups.
The small, 1/4" seeds, which have a strong spicy odor, are dried and ground to be used as a spice. They're also often turned into a paste and used as a condiment. The seeds have a flavor similiar to that of its foliage, and are often used as a seasoning in curry dishes, and imitation maple syrup.
Fenugreek is commonly promoted as a natural medicine for a variety of ailments, although there is little high-quality evidence that supports its benefits.
Care
Fenugreek Care
Plant fenugreek in full sun. A minimum of 6 hours of sun exposure is suggested daily.
Keep its soil slightly moist, but not wet.
Fertilize as required, especially if planted in poor soil. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
Do not expose to temperatures below freezing for prolonged periods of time.
Does best in temperatures between 45°F and 80°F.
Size
Size of Fenugreek for Sale Online
The Fenugreek that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Fenugreek When Fully Grown
Fenugreek typically grows to a height of 15" - 24" and a width of around 12".
Additional Information
Common Names of Trigonella foenum-graecum
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Fenugreek
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Bird's Foot
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Goat's Horn
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Greek Clover
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Greek Hay
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Greek Hayseed
Toxicity and Risks of Fenugreek
Fenugreek may be toxic in high doses, but is typically considered safe if consumed in levels commonly found in food.
Certain individuals may have allergies to fenugreek. including those with peanut and chickpea allergies.
Pregnant women, children, and those with certain cancers should not consume fenugreek in doses greater than commonly found in food.
Potential side effects of fenugreek include diarrhea, nausea, and other digestive tract symptoms and rarely, dizziness and headaches. Large doses may cause a harmful drop in blood sugar, and/or cause liver damage.
