Frontier Natural Products, Whole Fenugreek Seed, 16 oz (453 g)Trigonella Foenum Graecum Non Irradiated Kosher These seeds like other dried seeds may germinate under proper conditions. However, herb and spice seeds sold by Frontier are not intended for sprouting purposes and in many cases will not germinate. Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein and in some cultures both the leaves and seeds are consumed as a food. As a seasoning, the seeds are used whole or ground in a variety of ethnic cuisines.