Description
(Trigonella foenum-graecum)
A half hardy annual with green clover like foliage and pale pea like flowers in summer and autumn.
Growing Tips
It is an annual and should be grown where it is easy to monitor for seed ripening. It is easy to grow needing little attention.
Use
This is another of those versatile herbs that have as many uses as the imagination. The seeds have a strong flavour and are widely used in Indian and Middle eastern dishes. They also produce good sprouts. The young leaves are used in salads, sandwiches and as a general green vegetable. Fresh and ground seeds are reported to be excellent in control of cholesterol, assist in managing diabetes and help in milk production for breast feeding mothers.
Herb Attributes
| Harvest | Harvest the seeds when the pods turn yellow before they split. |
|---|---|
| Position | Full Sun |
| Height | 60cm |
| Width | 40cm |
| Lifespan | Annual |
