Spring Lentils
| Crop Type | Seeds/Lb | Minimum Germination Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| cool season legume | 15,000 | 40F |
Spring lentils are a cool season legume that prefer dry conditions to help remain free of disease, which makes them perfect for the Northern Great Plains. A solid, reliable option for spring seeding with grazing in mind. Spring Lentils have been shown to germinate fairly quickly which helps it when competing in a mix. Also, spring lentils will fix nitrogen on their own, which benefits the next crop following.
| Nitrogen scavenger | Soil builder | Prevent Erosion | Weed Suppression | Grazing | Quick Growth | Lasting Residue | Make P and K Available | Loosen Topsoil | Suppress Disease | Attract Beneficial Insects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |