Type
Fruit, Vegetable
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Middle East
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Fields, Grassland, Hillside
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of water initially
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cercospora leaf spot, Charcoal rot, fungus, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trigonella foenum-graecum
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Fenugreek
Peanut
In German
Bockshornklee
Erdnuss
In French
Fenugrec
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Fenogreco
Maní
In Greek
Τριγωνέλλα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
fenacho
Amendoim
In Polish
Kozieradka
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trifolieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Properties of Fenugreek and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Fenugreek and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Fenugreek and Peanut. Fenugreek doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Fenugreek does not have fragrant flowers. Fenugreek has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Peanut has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fenugreek and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fenugreek and Peanut
Season and care of Fenugreek and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Fenugreek and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fenugreek season is Spring and Fall and Peanut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Fenugreek is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Fenugreek is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Fenugreek and Peanut Physical Information
Fenugreek and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Fenugreek height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Fenugreek and Peanut are as follows:
Fenugreek flower color: White
Fenugreek leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Fenugreek and Peanut
Care of Fenugreek and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fenugreek pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Fenugreek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.