Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family: Fabaceae
Annual. Native to the Mediterranean. Aromatic foliage bearing
white flowers with distinctive blue markings. Warming to the digestive
tract. Absorbs toxins. Anti-diabetic. Lowers cholesterol
levels in the blood. As a cover crop, Fenugreek breaks up heavy soils,
contributes nitrogen and organic matter. Cultivation: Easy.
Germinates in cold soils. Direct seed in the fall. Sow packet
quantities in a row in the garden. Thin to 6 inches apart. Requires
1 to 2 lbs per 1000 sq ft, or 35 lbs per acre. Will germinate and
put on substantial growth before the ground freezes.
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