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Fenugreek

Legume
(Trigonella foenum-graecum)

A rapidly establishing legume that is a useful fertility builder. More well known domestically as a spice, it can act as a deterrent to pests in brassicas as a companion crop. Not frost tolerant.

Uses

Forage Crops & Green Manure

Sowing Rate

25kgs/ha

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

Late spring - mid summer

Yield Potential

1.2-2T of DM/ha

Management

Fenugreek should be drilled in light/medium well drained soils. Ensure a fine and firm seed bed is achieved. Fenugreek should be drilled no more than 1cm deep.

Additional Info

When incorporated in a companion crop fenugreek can be grazed 30-40 days after drilling. Fenugreek is a quick establishing legume when established in the correct conditions. This is a good crop for building up fertility within the soil.

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