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Indian Mung Lentils
$3.99–$5.99Price range: $3.99 through $5.99
PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) INDIAN MUNG LENTILS | id:62161 | Lens culinaris | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Indian Mung Lentils are a fast-growing legume, maturing in about 75-90 days. They prefer warm conditions and well-drained loam or sandy-loam soils. These plants are known for their ability to fix nitrogen, benefiting the soil. Mung beans are sensitive to frost and require soil temperatures to consistently reach at least 60°F for germination. Vitamins+: B1+, B11+, B5+, B6+, B9++, C, Ca, Fe, K, Mg+, P, Zn Companion plants: Cucumbers, Potatoes, Summer Savory, Basil, Chives, Marigolds, Nasturtiums. Far from: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots, Fennel. Planting tip: Direct seed in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked and °T are above 40°F (4°C). Plant seeds 1″ deep and 1-2″ apart in rows 6-12″ apart.||Lentils thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Avoid overly fertile soil, as it promotes excessive foliage instead of pods. Harvesting tip: Harvest when pods turn brown and dry. Pull the whole plant and hang upside down in a dry place (like a garage). Once fully dry, thresh the bundle to release seeds for saving or cooking. Storage tip: Store fully dried lentils in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly dried seeds keep over a year.
Seed depth:1-2″ Direct, Plant spacing:1″, Row spacing:12″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-10 d/j, 21-30°C Optimally:25°C, Maturity:70-100 d/j, Height: 24-36″, Width: 12-18″ (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
Planting Tip: Lentils thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Avoid overly fertile soil, as it promotes excessive foliage instead of pods. Harvesting Tip: Harvest when pods turn brown and dry. Pull the whole plant and hang upside down in a dry place (like a garage). Once fully dry, thresh the bundle to release seeds for saving or cooking. Storage Tip: Store fully dried lentils in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly dried seeds keep over a year. ĂŚGOplant11BEAN.4205MM.62161 ĂŽGOplant11BEAN.4205MM.62161
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1 Plant – $5.99 (3.5" Pot), 50 Seeds – $3.99
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