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FENUGREEK (METHI)
FENUGREEK (METHI)
- RABI-KHARIF/OCTOBER-JULY
- TYPES OF VARIETIES
- FERTILIZERS
- TYPES OF VARITES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fenugreek is native of south Europe. It is also known as Methi. In Asia, its leaves are used for vegetable purpose and its seed are used for flavoring purpose. Tea prepared from crushed seeds has medicinal value. Fenugreek helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol. It is a rich source of Vitamin A and C. It is also used for fodder purpose. In India, Rajasthan is major fenugreek growing state and contribute about 83% of total fenugreek production. Other major fenugreek producing states are, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.Â
CLIMATE
Temperature
15-28°C
Rainfall
50-75 cm
Sowing Temperature
22-28°C
Harvesting Temperature
15-20°C
SOIL
It can be grown in all type of soil rich in organic content but give best result when grown in well drained loamy or sandy loam soils. It can tolerate pH of range 5.3 to 8.2.
LAND PREPARATION
Plough the land for two – three times and bring soil to fine tilth. After then carry out planking operation to make land leveled and uniform. Add 8-10 ton/acre of well decomposed cow dung at time of last ploughing. For sowing, prepare flat beds of 3x2m.
Pusa Kasuri:Â It is a medium height plant. 2-3 harvesting is done. It gives an average yield of 37.5-42qtl/acre. The variety gets ready in 50-60 days.
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Kasuri Methi:Â Plants are spreading type, soft leaves and more aromatic, small seed variety. Leaves are used as spices after drying them. It gives an average yield of 25-32qtl/acre.Â
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IC-74:Â Straight plants, soft leaves and large size seeds. Seeds can be used as spices by crushing them. It gives an average yield of 32-42qtl/acre of green leaves.Â
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Hisar Sonali:Â Tall and bushy variety suitable for irrigated areas. Gives average yield of 680kg/acre. Ready to harvest in 140-145days.
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Hisar Suvarna:Â Quick growing, tall variety. Medium duration variety, ready to harvest in 130-140days. Gives average yield of 640kg/acre.
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Hisar Madhavi:Â Quick growing, tall variety. Gives average yield of 760kg/acre.
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Hisar Mukta:Â Quick growing, medium duration variety. Gives resistant to powdery mildew and downey mildew.Â
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Pant Ragini:Â Gives average yield of 480kg/acre. Ready to harvest in 170-175days.
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Other state varieties:
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ML 150:Â The plant leaves are dark green, also bears more pods. Seeds are bright, yellow and bold. It is also used for fodder purpose. It gives an average yield of 6.5qtl/acre.
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PRM 45 (Pratap Raj Methi): Developed by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology. It gives good result when grown on sandy loam to heavy soils. It is resistant to lodging. Â
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Rmt-1:Â Developed by Rajasthan Agriculture University. It give higher yield near about 4-8 qtl/acre compared to other varieties.
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Other commercial variety:Â Kasuri, Methi No 47, CO 1, Methi no 14. Pusa early bunching, Rajendra Kranti
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HM 219:Â High yielding variety, gives average yield of 8-9qtl/acre. It is resistant to powdery mildew disease.
Seed Rate
For sowing one acre land, seed rate of 12-14kg/acre is used. In case of Kasuri Methi, use seed rate of 8-10kg/acre.
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Seed treatment
Before sowing, soak seeds in water for 8-12 hour. To protect seed from soil born pest and diseases, treat them with Thiram@4 gram/kg of seed or Carbendazim 50%WP@3 gram/kg of seed. After chemical treatment, treat seed with Azospirillum@600 gram/acre + Trichoderma Viride@20 gram/acre for 12kg of seed.
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| Fungicide Name  | Quantity (Dosage per Kg seed) |
| Carbendazim | 3 gram |
| Thiram | 4 gram |
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Time of sowing
For vegetative purpose, best time of sowing is from last week of October to first week of November whereas for seed purpose November is best time for sowing. Sow seeds under full sunlight. Â
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Spacing
Use row spacing of 25-30 cm.Â
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Sowing Depth
Sow seeds on bed at depth of 3-4 cm.
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Method of sowing
For sowing, broadcasting or line sowing method is used.
Fertilizer Requirements (kg/acre)
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| UREA | SSP | MURIATE OF POTASH |
| 45 | 100 | – |
Organic Fertilizer Requirements (kg/acre)
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| BIO DAP | NPK | MIX FERTILIZERS |
| 50-100 | 50-100 | Â 50-100 |
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Nutrient Requirements (kg/acre)
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| NITROGEN | PHOPHORUS | POTASH |
| 20 | 16 | – |
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Always do soil testing to know nutrient requirement of soil. Â
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For good growth apply 20 kg of Nitrogen (45 kg of Urea) and 16 kg of phosphorus (100 kg of Superphosphate) per acre. Drill half of Nitrogen and full dose of Potash in soil at time of sowing. Apply remaining Nitrogen dose 15 days after sowing.Â
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To attain fast growth 15-20 days after germination, take spray of Triacontanol hormone@20 ml/10 Ltr. Also one spray of N:P:K(19:19:19) fertilizer@90 gram/15Ltr of water at 20 days of sowing helps in good and faster growth of crop. To obtain more yields, spray Brassinolide@50 ml/acre/150 Ltr water, 40-50 days after sowing. Take its second spray after 10 days. To protect plant from frost injury gives two sprays of Thiourea @150gm/acre/150Ltr of water at 45 & 65 days after sowing.
Give one or two hoeing’s operations to keep field weed free. Take first weeding 25-30days after sowing and second 30 days after first weeding. To control weeds chemically, pre-plant application of Fluchloralin@800 ml/acre is recommended or for weed control spray with Pendimthalin @ 1 litre/acre, by mixing in 200Ltr water within 1-2days of sowing at proper soil moisture. Â
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When plant is about 4 inch height, do pinching operation, it will encourages branching.
For good growth, generally five to seven irrigations are required. Apply irrigation on 30th day, 70-75th day, 85-90th and 105-110th day after sowing. Water stress at pod development and seed development stage leads to heavy loss in yield so avoid water stress at this stage.
PLANT PROTECTION  
Aphid:
Aphid:Â If Infestation of Aphid is observed, to control take spray of Imidacloprid@3ml/10Ltr water or Thiamethoxam@4gm/10Ltr of water.
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Root rot:
Root rot:Â To protect crop from root rot, as preventive measure do soil application of Neem Cake@60kg/acre. Also treat seeds with Trichoderma viride@4gm/kg of seed. If infestation of root rot, observed in field to control, drenched soil with Carbendazim @5gm/Ltr of water or Copper oxychloride@2gm/litre of water.
Powdery Mildew:Â
Powdery Mildew:Â Patchy, white powdery growth appears on upper surface of leaves.
If infestation is observed take spray of water soluble Sulphur@20gm/10Ltr of water. If needed repeat spray with interval of 10days. Moreover take spray of Penconazole10%EC(Topas)@200ml/acre/200Ltr of water.
HARVESTING
For vegetable purpose, harvesting of crop can be started from 20-25days after sowing whereas for grain purpose, harvesting is done 90-100days after sowing. For grain purpose, harvest when lower leaves turn yellow and starts shedding and pods turn to yellowish color. For harvesting purpose use sickle.
HARVESTING
After harvesting, tie crops in bundle and allowed to dry in sunlight for 6-7days. After proper drying, carry out threshing after then cleaning and grading operation.