Description
If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden this season, start out right with organic seeds. Enjoy your Kitchen Gardening with chemical-free methi Organic Vegetable.Seeds.1 packet contains 50-60 methi seeds.
Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 50 |
| Common Name | Fenugreek, Greek-clover, Greek hay. |
| Height | up to 50 centimete |
| Flower Colour | Yellow. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to early autumn. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
- Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening
- SunlightKeep the seedlings container in bright sunlight
- Protect the methi seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
- SoilThe soil should be well drained and nutrient rich for methi seedlings
- WateringWater the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
- Do not overwater the seedlings
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
- Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the methi seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
- Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from container
- DontsDo not overwater the seedlings especially when container does not have drainage holes
Methi Shalimar Improved care
- How to Sow methi Seeds You can grow Methi in two seasons, for Rabi-October and for Kharif June to July-end
- Select a container having 3-5 inch diameter
- Fill the container with well-drained soil
- Moisten the surface of the soil with water spray
- Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the soil and spread a thin layer of soil over it
- Cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper
- Place the seed tray in indirect bright light
- Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate
- Do not over-water the seedlings to avoid root rot
- Germination rate and viability of methi seed Methi seed Germination rate and viability is up to 70%
- Methi growth rate is medium
| Sunlight | Methi enjoys bright sunlight but appreciates a little shade during the hottest part of the day. |
| Watering | |
| Soil | Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum PH range 6.5 to 8.2. |
| Temperature | 15 to 30-degree celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | |
Methi Shalimar Improved uses
Medicinal Use:
- Fenugreek may suppress the appetite and increase feelings of fullness, which could help reduce overeating and lead to weight loss
- The substantial levels of antioxidants in fenugreek give it great potential as an anti-inflammatory agent
- Fenugreek may help regulate cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure, which can reduce the risk of developing heart conditions and improve heart health
- Note: The following information is general guidelines
- Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- Methi leaves are so popular in dishes all over the world from curries to salads
- Its seeds are often used in Indian cuisine for pickles, daals, spice mixes, and vegetable dishes