Know essential information before cultivating fenugreek

Fenugreek can be cultivated in all types of soils provided there is a high amount of organic matter in the soil. However, it gives good results in well-drained sandy loam and sandy loamy soils. It can tolerate soil pH values of 5.3 to 8.2.
Regarding its seed rate, 12 kg seeds per acre should be used for sowing in a one-acre field.
To prepare the field, plough the field two to three times until the soil becomes loose and then level the land. When last ploughing, apply 10 to 15 tonnes of well-decomposed cow dung per acre. Prepare a 3×2 meter flat seedbed for sowing.

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