Seeds of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), the characteristic breeze of the Mediterranean

• Flowering: The flowers of Fenugreek are pale yellow in color. After overblowing they make pods. Flowering is from July to September.

• Height: Up to 50 cm.

• Sunlight requirements: Direct sunlight.

• Soil type: Any kind of drained soil.

• Cold hardiness: It is not a cold-resistant herb.

• Longevity: An annual plant.

• Recommended place: Outdoors or on a sunny terrace, in the garden and yard or in pots and boxes.

• Optimal time for sowing: In March.

• Sowing depth: Up to 1 cm deep.

• Cultivation scheme: 20 cm between the rows and 15 cm between the seeds.

• Period of germination: 2 to 4 weeks.

• Need of watering: Moderate.

• Recommended fertilizers: In rich soils, no need for fertilization. It gives better results when fertilized with combined fertilizers.

• Packet: 8 g.

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Online Catalog Semenata.ORG presents the seeds of Fenugreek to the lovers of famous and popular herbs and spices. Our current and future customers and readers can order them directly from the site. The plant is an annual crop, also known by the name Chimen (Latin name Trigonella foenum-graecum). The stem of Fenugreek reaches 50 centimeters in height. After blooming is over, it forms elongated pods with 10 to 20 grains.

Fenugreek leaves and seeds are widely used for the preparation of various types of meat, fish and vegetable meals. It has a strong aroma, released from them. The characteristic saturated scent of the fenugreek brings freshness and enhances the taste of any dish. 

The beans are roasted before they are used. You can grind them afterwards for more efficient use. Grind them in a mortar or in a mill for spices.

This spice is used to prepare the well-known colorful salt.

Our grandmothers make the most delicious homemade colored salt by mixing home-grown savory, black pepper, red pepper, salt and, of course, fenugreek. All spices are home-grown. This is only one way to enjoy the useful and tasty home-grown spices.

The dried leaves of the spice are used when making sausage, flat dried sausage and especially jerked meat. Fenugreek is the most important when seasoning jerked meat.

Fenugreek is used as a herb in traditional medicine. It is used as an antiseptic in cases of bronchitis. It helps the exhausted body to recover by restoring the level of blood sugar and cholesterol back to normal ranges.

You can easily order the seeds of this useful herb and spice from our Online Catalog Semenata.ORG.

Some tips when you have the Fenugreek seeds. The sowing of its seeds happens in designated rows. They are made in a pre-selected sunny place. The cultivation of Fenugreek takes a year as the spice is not cold-resistant. This is another reason to choose sun for your future herbs.

The germination of the seeds takes two to four weeks. During this time, watering should be moderate, without overwatering, otherwise you risk rotting.