When is the right time to plant?
Winter Lentil (Morton) has a minimum germination temp of 40 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
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Basic Info
| N Fix Potential | 75 - 125 |
| Seeds/lb | 15000 |
| C/N at Maturity | Low |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Root Type/Depth | Shallow Taproot |
| Cold Kill | 0 °F |
| Dry Matter Potential | 2 - 2.5 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
| Maturity | Biennial days |
| Lasting Residue | Fair |
| Palatability | Very Good |
| Hay Harvest | Good |
| Regrowth | Good |
| Deep Compaction | Poor |
| Surface Compaction | Good |
| Weed Suppression | Fair |
| Crimp Kill | Easy |
Planting
| Plant Depth | 1 - 2" |
| Min Germ Temp | 40 °F |
| Drilled Seed Rate | 20 - 25 lbs/acre |
| Broadcast Seed Rate | 25 - 35 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
| Heat | Fair |
| Drought | Very Good |
| Shade | Good |
| Wet Soil | Poor |
| Low Fertility | Good |
| Low pH Soil | Very Good |
| High pH Salinity | Fair |
| High pH Calcareous | Very Good |
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