Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek

Methi

About
When to plant
How to sow
How to grow
Harvest
Eat & cook
Save seed

At a glance

Growing difficulty: Easy
Plant in Melton: Mar–May; Aug–Oct
Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
Germination: Approx. 3–10 days
Method: Direct sow
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 10–15 cm
Water: Moderate
Frost: Some cool tolerance
Seed collection: Dry pods
Seed-saving difficulty: Easy

Harvest

Begin cutting young leaves once plants are well established.

Australian guidance suggests roughly 3–4 weeks from seedling to leafy harvest.