Lens culinaris
lentil
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Description
The lentil is one of the oldest cultivated plants and is experiencing a comeback on the Swabian Alb as the "Alblinse". The low, delicate plants bear tiny pods each containing one or two flat seeds. Traditionally it is grown in a mix with oats or barley, which provide support.
Care instructions
Sow from April to May in thin layers in lean, calcareous, well‑drained soils—fat soil only promotes the foliage. Grow it best together with some oats or barley as a support crop to avoid ground storage. Water sparingly and harvest in late summer when the lower pods start to rattle, then dry the whole plant.
Companion planting
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