Spring Lentils
Crop Type | Cool Season Legume |
Seeds / Lb | 15,000 |
Minimum Germination Temperature | 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 | 2 |
Soil Builder | 4 |
Prevent Erosion | 3 |
Weed Suppression | 2 |
Grazing | 4 |
Quick Growth | 4 |
Lasting Residue | 1 |
Make P and K Available | 4 |
Loosen Topsoil | 3 |
Suppress Disease | 2 |
Attract Beneficial Insects | 3 |
1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent
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