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In stockTrigonella foenum-graecum
Herb Methi Or Fenugreek
£2.25per packet
Buy 2, get a 3rd free
Easy-to-grow in warm soil this ancient herb has strongly aromatic and flavourful seeds and leaves which are universally popular for their well-recognized culinary as well as medicinal properties. The seeds and leaves are widely used in Indian food as they have a strong aroma and a bitter but pleasant taste and when used in small quantities impart a delicious flavour to food. It is commonly used in curries, vegetable dishes and dals. Traditionally, it has been used to cure digestive problems and to improve breast milk secretion in the nursing mothers.
- Common name
- Trigonella Foenum-Graecum, Greek-Hay, Mehti, Bird's Foot, Greek-Clover
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Packet content
- 60 seeds
- Light level
- Full Sun
- Growth habit
- Annual
- Hardiness rating
- H2
- Pollinator-friendly
- No
- Moisture
- Free draining
- Region of origin
- Asia
- Colour
- Green
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