| Crop Detail Lentil, Lens culinaris, is a bushy, annual legume in the family Fabaceae grown for its edible seeds which are cooked and eaten. It is one of the most important protein rich pulse crop. It is mostly eaten as Dal by splitting into 2 cotyledons, deep orange red or orange yellow in color. Whole grain is also used in various dishes. Lentils also provide a source of starch for textiles and printing. It is mixed with wheat flour in bread and cake production. Lentil may also be referred to as red dhal or split pea and its origin is unknown although it is grown widely in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Crops |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Irrigated |
| Duration | Annual |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Rabi / Winter / Cold Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Weeds
Mix weeds
grasses
Broadleaf
Sucking Pests
Aphid
Army worm
Termites
Gross hoper
Fungal Diseases
Stem rot
leaf blight
Rust
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| SHIRAZ-96 | 8-12 kg/ acre |
| MASOOR-2004 | 8-12 kg/ acre |
| RATTAKULACHI-2004 | 8-12 kg/ acre |
| LENTIL-2019 | same as above |
| MASOOR 93 | same as above |
| LOCAL MASOOR | same as above |
| MASOOR 85 | same as above |
| DHERA MASOOR | same as above |