The pods are small, wide, flat and may contain one or two flat seeds.
Lentils grow best in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
It performs well in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
How to plant lentils
Sow lentil seeds 3 cm deep when planting in spring and 4 cm deep in autumn.
The distance between the seeds is approximately 3 cm, and then the seedlings are thinned out with a spacing of 12 cm.
The distance between the rows is 50 cm. After planting, the bed is watered and moisture is maintained exactly until the seedlings appear.
How quickly do lentils sprout
Lentils bloom 40-45 days after germination.
Depending on the variety, the growing season of the plant ranges from 75 to 110 days.
The fruits ripen in two-leaf beans; when overripe, the pods open on their own.
How to water lentils
As soon as the seeds are in the ground, the future lentil plantation needs to be watered abundantly.
In general, lentils are drought-resistant.
Nevertheless, until the young shoots have become strong, they need to be watered about twice a week (subject to dry and warm weather).
As soon as the lentils grow, watering can be reduced to 3-4 times a month.
