Fenugreek.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual herb

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

2 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist while the seeds germinate and the young plants establish. Watch for yellowing leaves which often indicate the soil is staying too wet for too long. Ensure the plant receives plenty of sunlight to encourage healthy growth and seed production.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Schneiden

Pinch back the tips to encourage a bushier growth habit.

Umtopfen

As an annual plant, it is typically grown from seed each season rather than repotted.

Boden

Well draining sandy loam

Boden-pH

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatur

5 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Annual, typically 3 to 5 months

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is generally considered safe for human consumption.

Kinder

The seeds are small and pose a choking hazard to very young children if left unattended.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience skin irritation when handling the fresh plant.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen from the flowers may cause mild respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

While the seeds and leaves are common culinary ingredients, consume in moderation as excessive intake may cause digestive upset.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• trifoliate light green leaves
• small white or yellow flowers
• long slender curved seed pods
• distinct maple syrup aroma

Höhe

0,3 bis 0,6m

Breite

0,15 bis 0,3m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, yellow, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

brown, Summer

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty patches on the foliage.
• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains consistently waterlogged for too long.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

Spring

Überwinterung

This plant is an annual and will complete its life cycle before winter arrives.

Im Kübel

It grows very well in containers, provided you use a pot at least 20 centimeters deep.

Plant fenugreek with other fast growing annual herbs to maximize your garden space.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Koriander — They share similar growing requirements and are often used together in cooking.
• Dill — Dill grows well alongside fenugreek without competing for resources.

Ähnliche Arten

• Medicago sativa — Both are legumes that share similar growth habits and nitrogen fixing properties.

Botanisches

Familie

Fabaceae

Gattung

Trigonella

Ordnung

Fabales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Mediterranean region and Western Asia

Artenschutz

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in well drained soils and sunny locations, often found in disturbed areas or cultivated fields.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen

Verwendung

culinary spice, leafy green vegetable, medicinal herb

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Can I grow fenugreek in a container?

Yes, it grows quite well in pots as long as they have good drainage.

When should I harvest the leaves?

You can harvest the leaves when the plant is about 15 centimeters tall.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Trigonella refers to the triangular shape of the flowers, while the species name translates to Greek hay.

Gut zu wissen

• Fenugreek has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine.
• The name foenum-graecum means Greek hay.
• The plant is a legume that helps fix nitrogen in the soil.