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Fenugreek Microgreens
Microgreen
MicrogreenTrigonella foenum-graecum
- Full sun
- Zones 5–9
- 7 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Rich, herbal, slightly bitter flavor. One tablespoon of seed yields approx. 1 1/2 cups of sprouts. All of Johnny's high-germination sprouting seeds have tested negative for the presence of E. coli 0157 and Salmonella.
Planting
Soak hard seeds 6-8 hours to improve germination. Broadcast sow and cover lightly with soil.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 2-5.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, minimal pest pressure. Common diseases: Powdery mildew in humid conditions, damping off if overwatered.