lentils
lentils
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- size:
- 100g box of seeds
- available within:
- 3-4 days
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: half hardy
A mid to early annual plan that produces numerous pods with small green lentils. Lentils are a good source of protein and they are also high in iron. An unusual addition to your kitchen garden or allotment, grow them to add to stews and soups. Once established it can grow well in dry soil conditions. - Growing Instructions:
Soak overnight before sowing
Sow outside - March to April
Sow 2cm deep
Harvest - July
- Eventual Height: 0.45m
- Eventual Spread: 0.15m