Methi

Common name: Methi, fenugreek plant

Scientific name: Trigonella foenum graecum L.

Family: Fabaceae

Varieties: CO1, Pusa early bunching, Lam selection 1, Rajendra kranti, kisser sonali, RMT1, CO2

Soil: A rich well drained loamy soil is best suited for fenugreek cultivation.

Climate: Cool and comparatively dry, frost free climate

Season: June - July and October – November

Seed rate: 12 kg/ha is required

Seed treatment: Treated with Azospirillum 1.5 kg/ha + Trichoderma viride @ 50 g/ha for 12 kg of seeds.

Irrigation: First irrigation is given immediately after sowing, second on the third day and subsequently at 7 - 10 days intervals.