How to Grow Fenugreek, Trigonella foenumgraecum

Prepare a planting area in mid spring in a protected, sunny area. Fenugreek likes it hot, so choose a location beside your house or garage where the sun shines warmly every day. Spread a 2-inch layer of organic compost on top of the soil, and turn it under to a depth of about 8 inches. Rake the area level, and make a shallow trench with your hoe, about 1/2 inch deep.

Plant seeds directly into the garden, spacing them about 4 inches apart in the trench you created. Cover with a scant 1/4 inch of your soil and compost mixture.

Water the planting area with a sprinkler for about 10 minutes. Keep the soil moist until you see green sprouts emerging from the soil. After that, water only when the soil is dry.

Allow the plants to form seedpods, which typically occurs in late summer or fall. Wait until seedpods turn yellow before you harvest them.

Dry the seedpods in a sunny location for about one week, covering them at night if you expect rain or fog. Break open the pods to extract the seeds. Store them in an airtight jar or plastic bag, where they will remain dry.