Lentil
Vicia lens
Lentil is a cool-season legume best grown as an annual crop in full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost and support the trailing vines with low trellising or neighboring plants. Harvest pods when they begin to dry on the plant and allow seeds to fully dry before storage for best results.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Regularly To Keep Soil Evenly Moist, Especially During Pod Development; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 16, 2019 by Denis Bastianelli (cc-by-sa)
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