Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family: Fabaceae
Fenugreek grows in full sun and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Fenugreek
Fenugreek growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loam or sandy soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-10 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fenugreek as 3-7 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4-1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days for seed.
Plant Overview
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0166
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Fenugreek is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loam or sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-10 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-10 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 3-7 days and the seed depth is 1/4-1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days for seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 3-7 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4-1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days for seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.