Lentil

VarietyLens culinaris

Also called lentil plant, Vicia lens

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Lentil
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Typeannual

“annual” — Lentil - Wikipedia

Days to germination6–10 days

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Bean · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Bean · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing6–8 in

from Bean · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

“seed” — Lentil - Wikipedia

Ready whenready

“ready” — 31 Easy Lentil Recipes

Edible partsseeds

“seeds” — Lentil - Wikipedia

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