Methi Kasturi - Desi Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Fabaceae |
| Native region |
West Asia and the Mediterranean |
| Mature height |
30-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Very fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering |
Regular light watering to keep soil moist |
| Soil / mix |
Loose, well-drained loam with organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Minimal; compost-enriched soil is enough (fixes nitrogen) |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>The tender leaves (methi) are cooked as a green in sabzis, parathas, dals and theplas, while the seeds are a key tempering and masala spice with digestive uses. Sprouted methi is eaten in salads, and the herb is widely valued in Indian home remedies.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Direct sow seeds thickly, <strong>5-10 mm deep</strong>, broadcast over a shallow pot, tray or bed. Germination is quick at about <strong>3-7 days</strong>. No transplanting needed — thin lightly if crowded. Harvest tender greens by cutting at 3-4 cm above soil from <strong>25-35 days</strong>; plants may regrow for a second cut, or leave them to flower and pod for seeds.</p>