Variety traits

Lentil Yield

Lens culinaris Medik.

Lentil yield is measured in c/ha or t/ha and is determined by the productivity structure, which includes the number of pods and seeds per plant, as well as the 1000-seed weight.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Lentil, where this is mentioned in the description.

In Russian conditions, lentil yield varies from 0.49–1.21 t/ha in unfavorable years to 2.0–2.5 t/ha when using intensive technologies and modern varieties. The threshold for economic profitability in production is often considered to be 10 c/ha.

The productivity of the crop depends on moisture availability, the selection of an adapted variety, and agrotechnical practices. An important factor is the nutrient balance: excess nitrogen fertilizers promote excessive green mass growth to the detriment of grain productivity, whereas micronutrients such as boron, molybdenum, zinc, and copper are critical for crop formation.

Yield losses during cultivation can reach 35% due to weed infestation, pests, and diseases. Harvesting challenges associated with the lentil's tendency to shatter and lodge require precise determination of maturity dates and frequent use of desiccation to preserve the harvested grain volume.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Lentil mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.