Lentil, Lentille 'French Blue'

Lensculinaris

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lens (lenz)
Species
culinaris (kul-in-AY-riss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

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