Organic Hay Fenugreek (mushroom herb) Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
1.14 €
It is an annual plant from the legume family (Fabaceae), which grows up to 40-60 cm in height, a grass with light green leaves and small white flowers, forms beans with seeds that are rich in proteins, iron, vitamins A and C.
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Hay Fenugreek (Mushroom Grass) / Trigonella foenum-graecum
This is a great herb that is widely used in popular seasoning mixtures for home cooking (meat, fish, rice and vegetables)!
It is a popular herb in the Arab regions and India. It has traditionally been used to enhance libido and masculinity. It is an aphrodisiac. Fenugreek has also been used to relieve metabolic problems and lower blood sugar in diabetes. Fenugreek tea has also been recommended for young mothers to increase lactation.
Never heard of such a plant? Don't worry - you're not alone, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in the dark on this spicy medicinal herb. In fact, we recommend using fenugreek regularly.
Distinctive characteristics:- It is an annual plant from the legume family (Fabaceae), which reaches a height of 40-60 cm.
- It is a herb with light green leaves and small white flowers.
- Forms beans with seeds that are rich in protein, iron, vitamins A and C.
- The seeds ripen in August-September.
- The seed pods contain 10-20 small, flat, yellow-brown, pungent and aromatic seeds.
- They are used in mixtures of popular seasonings (curry, hop-suneli, etc.)
- Young sprouts are well suited for preparing fresh salads.
- Dry greens, like beans, are added to seasoning mixes and used to prepare meals.
- Fenugreek seeds have a somewhat bitter taste, similar to celery, maple syrup, or burnt sugar, and are often used to make medicines. However, fenugreek tastes much better when cooked.
Fenugreek is undemanding to growing conditions. Sowing seeds in open ground is carried out on the light side of the site in late April-early May to a depth of 1.5-2 cm.
Other names: mushroom herb, hay fenugreek, shambhala, helba, methi, chaman and fenugreek.