Beluga Lentils - Green manure
gr42 (Lens culinaris)
Description
Legume for growing on poor, calcareous, well-prepared soils. Drought-tolerant For the production of black lentils, sow from March, usually with a cereal supporting crop. Higher seed density has a positive effect on yield and weed suppression. Harvest is a
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 250-800 g/100 m² |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | annual |
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Beemeadow | no |
| Hardy | no |
| Positive for pollinators | Yes |
| Lens culinaris | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Sowing depth | 3-6 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
| Suitable for food production | 1 |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.