Fenugreek, or kauri methi is hugely popular in India in the cuisine as well as medicine. It is present in many recipes in good amounts. Fenugreek is a herb, belongs to the same family as soy, and is used in multiple ways such as fresh, dried, twigs, roots, seeds, etc. Something that plays a huge role in your kitchen absolutely needs to be in your garden!
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
3-4 weeks
Seasonal Information
all seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seeds at 20cm by 15cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 30-40 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Fenugreek/Methi seeds can be sown throughout the year.
Fenugreek seeds can be sown directly in containers or on raised beds.
Select ashallow container with a minimum depth of 5 inches & bigger spread area and uniform drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill the container with a medium of your choice.
Ideal growing medium to sow methi/fenugreek seeds is 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Sprinkle the Fenugreek seeds evenly throughout the surface. Do not worry about spacing.
Cover the seeds with surrounding medium.
Water the seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
Caring
Fenugreek seeds will start germinating within first 6 days.
Baby methi plant will be visible in 10 days.
Fenugreek/Methi can grow well under partial as well as full sunlight.
Water your fenugreek plant everyday in the form of a light shower with a watering can.
Look for the early signs fungal infection/ insect infestation. If you notice any symptoms, spray appropriate medicines immediately.
About 3-4 weeks after sowing, fenugreek greens can be harvested simply by pulling out by the roots.
To grow Fenugreek/Methi micro greens indoors, use a flat container. Sow - scatter fenugreek seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest fenugreek micro greens within 10 days by uprooting baby plants.
Common Problems
Why are my Fenugreek/Methi seeds not germinating? Make sure you are keeping the soil evenly moist. Fenugreek seeds need moist soil to germinate. Why are leaves of my fenugreek seedlings turning yellow? Too much or too little sunlight and/or over and under - watering can all cause yellowing of fenugreek seeds. Make sure you are watering your fenugreek plant appropriately. Why are my fenugreek seedlings wilting and dying? The most common cause of wilted seedlings is a fungal disease called damping off. It occurs mostly when the soil is too moist. Make sure you are not overwatering your fenugreek seedlings
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Fenugreek is great for liver and kidney health. It has been consumed to reduce stomach-ache and menstrual cramps, treat pain and muscle soreness and reduce fever. Fenugreek is also high in protein and dietary fibre. Fenugreek has also been found to increase production of breast milk in some studies. Some studies have also shown increase in fat loss.
What you get
A single tablespoon of fenugreek seeds contain 35 calories with 3g protein, 6g carbs, 1g fat, 3g fibre, 20% of the Recommended Daily Value of iron, 5% of RDV of magnesium and 7% RDV of manganese.
Green trivia
1.Egyptians used fenugreek in their embalming process.
2.Fenugreek was used as cattle fodder by Greeks and Romans.
3.Fenugreek is used in making artificial maple syrup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What medium should I use to grow fenugreek?
Use a rich potting medium with 1/3rd compost to grow Fenugreek from seeds.
How much sunlight does fenugreek need?
Fenugreek requires 5-6 hours of sunlight in a day. This should either be morning sun or shaded afternoon sunlight,
How often should I water my fenugreek plant?
Fenugreek plant requires regular watering in order for the soil to be moist at all times. However, be careful not to overwater the fenugreek plant.
What is Fenugreek (Methi) also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Fenugreek (Methi) is also known as Methi, Methya, Menthya, Vandayam/Venthayam, Menthulu.
https://www.ugaoo.com/fenugreek-methi-200-seeds.html?___store=english1152Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/cache/bf904fa088be7169b4178c352b6a4f7a/f/e/fenugreekmethi_pkt_4.png73145.000000INRInStock/Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Kitchen Garden Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Easy to Grow Vegetables/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Indian Essential Vegetables/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Microgreen Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Salad Veggies/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Leafy VegetablesFenugreek is a plant and its seeds are used to make medicines. It is best used to treat digestive problems and also kidney ailments. Fenugreek, or kauri methi is hugely popular in India in the cuisine as well as medicine. It is present in many recipes in good amounts. Fenugreek is a herb, belongs to the same family as soy, and is used in multiple ways such as fresh, dried, twigs, roots, seeds, etc. Something that plays a huge role in your kitchen absolutely needs to be in your garden!54.4add-to-cartNoAll Seasons, Monsoon, Summer, Winter30-45 days550 Seeds<section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seeds at 20cm by 15cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<p>Harvest in 30-40 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/fenugreekmethi_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Fenugreek is great for liver and kidney health. It has been consumed to reduce stomach-ache and menstrual cramps, treat pain and muscle soreness and reduce fever. Fenugreek is also high in protein and dietary fibre. Fenugreek has also been found to increase production of breast milk in some studies. Some studies have also shown increase in fat loss. </p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/fenugreekmethi_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>A single tablespoon of fenugreek seeds contain 35 calories with 3g protein, 6g carbs, 1g fat, 3g fibre, 20% of the Recommended Daily Value of iron, 5% of RDV of magnesium and 7% RDV of manganese. </p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/fenugreekmethi_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/fenugreekmethi_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Egyptians used fenugreek in their embalming process.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Fenugreek was used as cattle fodder by Greeks and Romans.</p>
<p><b>3.</b>Fenugreek is used in making artificial maple syrup.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>What medium should I use to grow fenugreek?<span></span></h2>
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<p> Use a rich potting medium with 1/3rd compost to grow Fenugreek from seeds. </p>
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<h2>How much sunlight does fenugreek need?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Fenugreek requires 5-6 hours of sunlight in a day. This should either be morning sun or shaded afternoon sunlight, </p>
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<h2>How often should I water my fenugreek plant?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Fenugreek plant requires regular watering in order for the soil to be moist at all times. However, be careful not to overwater the fenugreek plant.</p>
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<h2>What is Fenugreek (Methi) also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Regionally in India, Fenugreek (Methi) is also known as Methi, Methya, Menthya, Vandayam/Venthayam, Menthulu.</p>
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fenugreek/Methi seeds can be sown throughout the year.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fenugreek seeds can be sown directly in containers or on raised beds. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Select ashallow container with a minimum depth of 5 inches & bigger spread area and uniform drainage holes at the bottom.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill the container with a medium of your choice.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Ideal growing medium to sow methi/fenugreek seeds is 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sprinkle the Fenugreek seeds evenly throughout the surface. Do not worry about spacing.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Cover the seeds with surrounding medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fenugreek seeds will start germinating within first 6 days. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Baby methi plant will be visible in 10 days. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fenugreek/Methi can grow well under partial as well as full sunlight.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your fenugreek plant everyday in the form of a light shower with a watering can. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Look for the early signs fungal infection/ insect infestation. If you notice any symptoms, spray appropriate medicines immediately.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">About 3-4 weeks after sowing, fenugreek greens can be harvested simply by pulling out by the roots.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">To grow Fenugreek/Methi micro greens indoors, use a flat container. Sow - scatter fenugreek seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest fenugreek micro greens within 10 days by uprooting baby plants. </li></p>
</ul>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why are my Fenugreek/Methi seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span> Make sure you are keeping the soil evenly moist. Fenugreek seeds need moist soil to germinate. </span><br>
<b>Why are leaves of my fenugreek seedlings turning yellow?</b><br>
<span> Too much or too little sunlight and/or over and under - watering can all cause yellowing of fenugreek seeds. Make sure you are watering your fenugreek plant appropriately. </span><br>
<b>Why are my fenugreek seedlings wilting and dying?</b><br>
<span>The most common cause of wilted seedlings is a fungal disease called damping off. It occurs mostly when the soil is too moist. Make sure you are not overwatering your fenugreek seedlings </span></p>
</div>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>3-4 weeks</p>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>all seasons</p>
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