Category: Spices

Put the jar out of direct sunlight (it could cook the seeds). Every 8-12 hours, add enough water to cover the seeds then drain the water out, leaving the seeds damp but not wet. Provide good air circulation and a consistent 70°F for optimum sprouting (cooler temps retard sprouting and warmer temps push too hard). […]

Fenugreek sprouts have a delicious taste of curry. The spicy flavor is strongest when the seeds have only just sprouted. At that sprout state the flavors are so powerful that you will smell of curry yourself. Is sprouted fenugreek bitter? Fenugreek naturally has a bitter taste by itself but sprouting does help mellow out the […]

The advantage of growing fenugreek in hydroponics is that the procedure is clean, with faster growth and edible roots. Roots are always cut off when grown in soil whereas; the entire roots can be consumed. Can fenugreek be grown in water? All you have to do to propagate methi is to get some seeds from […]

Is fenugreek toxic? The seeds of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) are not toxic if taken as a food in the ordinary amounts, according to scientific studies. Are fenugreek leaves poisonous? Besides, several medicinal pharmaceutical and nutraceutical properties, fenugreek have toxic effects as well. The aim of this review is discuss the cumulative evidence, which suggests that […]

Fenugreek is not a particularly common plant to grow in the garden. Worst Companions Bulb Onion. Spring Onions. Garlic. Shallots. Chives. Egyptian Walking Onions. What can I plant with fenugreek? Companion Planting As a legume, mature fenugreek plants will begin fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil around the time flowering begins. This makes it a […]

Schedule to plant around early spring. Fenugreek prospers in warm soil, so any time from spring to early autumn will work for most places. If you live in a colder place, or you want to start growing your fenugreek before spring, you can start it off indoors as early as 5 weeks before the last […]

The leaves are small with three ovate green to purple leaflets each and solitary white, yellow, or purple flowers that grow from the leaf axils. The leaves look similar to clover leaves and the flowers resemble those of common peas. The aromatic yellowish brown seeds develop in curved yellow pods. Is fenugreek a flower? Growing […]

Soak the Fenugreek/Methi seeds overnight before planting them. Soaking the seeds overnight before planting will fasten the seed germination and also increases the success rate of germination. Fill a glass bowl/glass with warm temperature and soak the seeds and leave them there overnight. How do you germinate fenugreek seeds? Wet the growing medium with water […]

GERMINATION: Fenugreek seeds will sprout quickly and you’ll see seedlings just within 3 – 5 days. How long does it take for fenugreek to grow from seed? How many days does Fenugreek take to grow? It takes Fenugreek 3 to 5 days to germinate (sprout) and about 2-3 weeks before it is ready to be […]

All you have to do to propagate methi is to get some seeds from the kitchen and soak them in water overnight. Drain the water and spread the seeds on a tray, covering them with a damp cloth. Keep them covered until they sprout. The best thing about methi is they grow pretty quickly! Can […]

Fenugreek responds poorly to root disturbance so either direct sow once the soil begins to warm up in late spring, or start indoors in peat pots or other compostable pots that can be transplanted whole. Ideal temperature for germination: 18°C (65°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-10 days. Sow 5mm (¼”) deep. How long does it […]

The edible parts of this species are leaves and seeds but seeds are more preferable than leaves as these contain important secondary metabolites . These are also used much in the food industry compared to leaves which are cooked as vegetable or dried to use for flavoring of foods. What part of fenugreek is used? […]

Here’s how you can prepare the rice and fenugreek water hair rinse: Step 1: Soak the methi seeds in 250 ml of water overnight. Step 2: In the morning, add one cup of water to half a cup of rice. Let it sit for at least two to three hours. Does fenugreek water increase hair […]

Add a teaspoon of dried fenugreek leaves to curries, as a spice, along with tomatoes. It is used popularly in handi recipes. It can also be roasted and crushed before adding to subzis, to enhance the flavour and aroma. If kept refrigerated in an airtight jar, it can stay up to 6 months. What do […]

Can I use ground fenugreek instead of fenugreek leaves? You can use ground fenugreek as a substitute for fenugreek leaves. The leaves have been dried and ground, meaning that fenugreek powder has a much more intense flavor and aroma. What is a substitute for dried fenugreek leaves? If you need a substitute for fenugreek leaves, […]