How to Transplant Fenugreek

Prepare the garden bed where you want to plant your fenugreek. The site should be in full sun where the soil drains well. Till up the soil and work in compost to improve the soil fertility. If your soil pH is lower than 5.0, work in ground limestone to the area where the fenugreek will be planted to raise the pH to a range between 5.5 and 8.0. Apply the limestone at 1/2 pound per 10 square feet of garden space.

Dig holes for your fenugreek plants. Allow for 6 inches of space between individual plants and 9 inches of space between rows. Fenugreek needs warm soil, so wait to do this until your soil has warmed to 60 degrees or more.

Give a gentle squeeze to the sides of the pot your fenugreek seedling is in. Tip the pot and ease the seedling and as much soil as possible out. Work gently to avoid disturbing the roots. Plant the seedling into one of your holes and fill in the hole with garden soil. Press down on the soil to firm the plant into place. Do this with each of your seedlings.

Sprinkle the area with a fertilizer intended for transplants. These products feed the plants and provide the nutrients that help avoid transplant shock. Follow the package directions regarding how much to apply.

Water the area well after you finish planting. If you are transplanting several plants, give your transplants water after every fifth plant to keep them from drying out. Over the next two weeks, give the seedlings enough water each day to keep the soil moist, but not wet. After two weeks, taper off your watering to every other day. By the third week, your seedlings will have established and can be watered weekly.