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Lentil (Masoor)

Lentil (Masoor)

Lens culinaris

Easy difficultyWinter (Rabi)
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
5" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Lentil (Masoor)

Cool-season pulse crop producing protein and iron-rich red or green lentils. Quick-cooking dal ready to harvest in 100-110 days. Thrives in cooler winter climates.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-25°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Low
Rain sensitivity
High

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–99
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 100–130

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