How do you grow lentils?

Answer by  river (1226)

Plant in the spring in moist level soil that has good drainage. The ph of the soil should be 6.0 to 8.0, plant the seedlings 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep. They need about 6 inches of water during the season, and should be ready for harvest in July.

Answer by  primatefreak (1616)

Lentils,cool season crop in legume family. Plant annually. Test soil pH, do best with pH of 6-8. Soil should be level with good drainage. Plant seedling 1 1/2" deep in moist soil. Plant grows to 2 1/2 feet tall.Harvest late summer. Need 80-110 days growing season. Drought tolerant.

Answer by  Michele13 (1188)

Lentils are a drought-tolerant plant that does not tolerate flooded or waterlogged conditions.Lentils can be planted 1 to 1.5 inches deep in moist soil on level or slightly rolling,well-drained land..They reach 1 to 2.5 feet tall and can be harvested about mid-July.

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

Lentils are beautiful plants that are grown like beans, but don't look like beans in the garden. Familiarise yourself with the look of the plant so that you don't accidentally weed them up. Lentils can dry on the plant, or you can uproot the plant and dry them upside down inside where wildlife is less likely to eat them.