When is the right time to sow purple lentils?

Suitable time for sowing purple lentils

Purple lentil is a perennial climbing vine that mainly relies on seeds for reproduction and propagation. It usually blooms about six weeks after sowing. The flowering period is approximately from mid-to-late September to November, and it will mature after three weeks.

Purple lentils are suitable for planting in spring and summer. The best sowing time is mid-to-late July and mid-to-late September. At this time, the temperature is usually still at a high level in the year, which is very beneficial to the growth and development of plants. The germination rate and survival rate of seeds will also be greatly improved, which is suitable for planting such crops.

Purple lentil sowing method

1. Prepare the soil

Purple lentils are suitable for growing in a loose and fertile soil environment. When preparing it, it is best to use a mixture of peat soil and garden soil, and then add an appropriate amount of decomposed and fermented organic fertilizer to improve fertility.

2. Sowing and watering

Next, bury the purple lentil seeds in the soil, followed by pouring in a small amount of clean water to keep the soil around them at a high humidity level to help the seeds germinate and develop normally.

Key points and techniques for growing purple lentils

1. Lighting

Purple lentil is a light-loving plant that can accept full sunlight and has a relatively strong sun resistance. However, in the first few days when the sprouts just emerge from the ground, if they are exposed to excessive sunlight, you can provide appropriate shade to avoid burns.

2. Moisture

Purple lentils do not require much water. You can add an appropriate amount of water when the pods are growing. In the early stages of seedling growth, you need to control the water to avoid excessive water in the soil, which will cause root rot of the plant.