Fenugreek.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

2 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy.

Engrais

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

Taille

Pinch back the tips to encourage a bushier growth habit.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining sandy loam

pH du sol

6.5 to 7.5

Température

5 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 60%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 3 to 5 months

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is generally considered safe for human consumption.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Trigonella

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Mediterranean region and Western Asia

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

culinary spice, leafy green vegetable, medicinal herb

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.