Lentil (Vicia lens) is a nutritious legume, a small, lens-shaped pulse widely cultivated for its edible seeds, a staple food in many cuisines.
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy loam, Loam
Temperature
Cool Season
Fertilizer
Low
Full Sun
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and pod production.
Moderate
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, Sandy loam, Loam
Cool Season
Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideally between 15-24°C. Sensitive to extreme heat and frost.
Low
As legumes, they fix nitrogen. Minimal fertilization needed; avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Height
0.2-0.4 m
Spread
0.2-0.4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
65000
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
Yes
None
