All the lentils they are highly recommended for anemia, during pregnancy and in children's recipes due to its important contribution of iron. Ready to make a tasty winter dish? Let's start by knowing the characteristics of this crop.
La lentil It is a very old crop whose origins go back to Iraq and then spread to neighboring countries such as Greece and Bulgaria to finally reach Europe and America.
Its scientific name is Lens esculenta and it belongs to the Fabaceae or Papilonaceae family. Is a culture temperate climate to sow in late autumn or winter, taking advantage of the rainy season. Although today the lentil adapts to different climates due to the existing genetic variability, it is a winter crop whose optimum temperature for its growth is between 6 and 28ºC.
As for the soil, it prefers those that are deep, humid and with abundant organic matter. Waterlogged soils rot the plant. To sow, you have to make a hole and spread the seeds to a depth of 5 cm and then cover it and water it gently. The plant withstands drought and feeds on the rains, but its condition must still be verified in case it needs periodic watering so that the soil is not too dry. that appear on the edges of the leaves.
Recommended remove weeds in order to favor the development of the plant and take care of your specimens from possible invaders. The most common are aphids, fungi and weevils.
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