Fenugreek

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Fenugreek outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 10 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Fenugreek
  • ❧Fenugreek fixes nitrogen in the soil that African Marigold feeds on
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Fenugreek
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Fenugreek
  • ❧Fenugreek fixes nitrogen in the soil that French Marigold feeds on
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Fenugreek
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  Baby's Breath
  Great pair

  • ❧Baby's Breath attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Fenugreek
  • ❧Fenugreek fixes nitrogen in the soil that Baby's Breath feeds on
  • ❧Fenugreek acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Baby's Breath

How to grow Fenugreek

1. Sow0 weeks from frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space10 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Medium · Height: 50 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average