Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Any average, well drained soil.
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Position
Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
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Frost tolerant
None. Fenugreek cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
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Feeding
When using fenugreek to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will give better results.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow fenugreek from late spring to late summer, whenever a bed will be unused for more than eight weeks. Direct seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-half inch (1 cm) deep. Thin to 6 inches (15 cm) apart in all directions.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
On warm days, fenugreek often emits a fragrance similar to that of maple syrup. It also can be grown as a medicinal herb.
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Harvesting
Mow plants before turning them under, or pull them up and compost them if you want to use the spot for planting right away.
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Troubleshooting
Fenugreek rarely has problems with pests and diseases when grown in home gardens.
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