The right type of soil is very important as nutrition is required for the growth of the plant.
A mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost, and Coco peatin respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also, add a handful of Neem caketo each pot to keep the soil pest-free.
Container Specification:
Take Container/Grow bag with minimum 12-inch height.
Preferably 12X12 Or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement
Sowing:
Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in a good potting mix or soil.
Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
Water regularly.
Remember, fenugreek hates to be transplanted. Leave 2 inches of space for each plant while sowing seeds. They'll sprout quickly and you'll see seedlings within 2–4 days.
Plants Caring:
Make sure that the soil is evenly moist and well-drained with no excess water.
An area with plenty of sun, but a partial shade or even filtered sunlight will work well.
Fenugreek grows well in a warm and hot climate when the temperature ranges from 10 C to 32 C (50 to 90 F ).
The crop might show symptoms of discoloration of the vine at the soil line, leaves may wilt and fall from the plant, small soft-bodied insects on the underside of leaves and/or stems of the plant can be present, usually green or yellow in color. There can also be white, powdery spots on leaves that expand over time. The pests that attack this crop are Aphids, Powdery Mildew, Charcoal Rot, Root Rot.
Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add a handful of compost/organic manure every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure the soil has enough nutrition to grow plants.
Harvest:
Methi can be harvested after 2-4 weeks from the sowing of seeds.
Benefits:
Reduce the risk of diabetes.
Improve weight loss.
Reduce inflammation.
Reduce the risk of heart and blood pressure conditions.
