Lentil Varieties
(Lens culinaris)
Lentils are a low-growing, nitrogen-fixing herbaceous annual and are among the oldest of cultivated crops. Lentils are well adapted to semi-arid growing conditions in the cool season of warm temperate regions. They also tolerate subtropical climates and high elevation tropical environments.
Crimson
A drought-resistant Middle Eastern variety that blooms early and has excellent yield.