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Cool-season legume fixing nitrogen. Each pod contains 1–2 seeds. Harvest whole plants when pods rattle. Thresh to extract seeds. Excellent low-fuss crop.
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Lentil
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, French MarigoldGreat and YarrowGood nearby.Direct-sow Lentil outdoors about 2 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 10 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 100 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Low · Height: 45 cm · Soil: Well-draining, sandy, alkaline — dislikes wet soil
These three thrive alongside Lentil — and alongside each other.
