Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Legumes
Lentil growing guide
Low-growing pulse crop for dry seeds. Best in cool, dry growing seasons and lighter soils.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
80-110 daysHarvest
10 cmSpacing
2 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Jun - Oct |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Jun - Nov |
| Mediterranean | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Jun - Nov |
| Temperate | Feb - Apr | Apr - May | Aug - Nov |
| Cool | Mar - May | May - Jun | Sep - Nov |
| Arid | Mar - May | Mar - May | Jun - Sep |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Lentil should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Lentil after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Eat only varieties known to be safe raw, such as snow peas or young garden peas; most beans should be cooked.
Cooked
Steam, stir-fry, shell, simmer, dry, or cook into soups, curries, stews and side dishes.
Store / preserve
Freeze young pods, dry mature seeds, or pickle suitable young pods.
Try: Steamed pods, Stir-fry, Bean soup, Dried pantry beans.
Good companions
Cucumber, Potato
Avoid near
Onion, Garlic
Growing note
Harvest when pods turn tan and plants begin to dry.
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