Green Lentil Organic Seeds (Lens culinaris) – Protein-Rich Heirloom Legume, Perfect for Soups, Salads, Curries & Sustainable Gardening

Minimum: 100+ Seeds

There are few crops as humble yet powerful as the green lentil. Grown for thousands of years across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia, lentils have sustained civilizations with their incredible nutrition, versatility, and resilience in the field. With our organic heirloom green lentil seeds, you can grow one of the world’s oldest and most reliable food crops right in your own garden—whether you’re a home cook seeking the freshest ingredients, a homesteader focused on self-sufficiency, or a gardener who loves the idea of producing true staples from seed to table. 🌱

Unlike many legumes that demand rich soils and long seasons, lentils are remarkably adaptable, drought-tolerant, and well-suited to organic and sustainable gardening systems. Compact and bushy, plants typically reach about 12–18 inches tall, producing delicate foliage dotted with small white to light-blue flowers. By mid to late summer, the plants fill with slender pods containing one to two round, green seeds. These can be harvested young for fresh eating or left to dry on the plant for long-term storage, a gardener’s dream for both immediate and future use.

🌟 Why Grow Green Lentils?

• Nutritional Powerhouse – High in plant-based protein, fiber, folate, iron, and essential minerals.

• Culinary Versatility – Perfect for hearty soups, dals, curries, salads, stews, veggie burgers, and side dishes.

• Storage Friendly – Dried lentils keep for years when stored properly, making them a true pantry staple.

• Sustainable Crop – As a legume, lentils fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for future crops.

• Resilient Heirloom – Open-pollinated, organically grown seed you can save and replant year after year.

🍲 Culinary Inspiration

Few foods are as adaptable in the kitchen as lentils. Their earthy, nutty flavor and tender-yet-firm texture hold up in countless dishes:

• Soups & Stews – Classic lentil soup, Moroccan harira, or French-style stews.

• Curries & Dals – A staple in Indian, Nepali, and Middle Eastern cuisine.

• Salads – Toss with roasted vegetables, herbs, and vinaigrettes for protein-rich salads.

• Veggie Burgers & Patties – Blend with grains, spices, and vegetables for hearty plant-based meals.

• Sprouts – Green lentils sprout quickly, making a nutritious addition to fresh sandwiches and salads.

🌍 A Crop with History

Lentils are one of the earliest domesticated crops, with evidence of cultivation dating back over 8,000 years. They’ve been a cornerstone of diets from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day kitchens, valued not only for their nutrition but also for their reliability in poor soils and variable climates. By growing lentils at home, you’re participating in a tradition of resilience and nourishment that has shaped human history.

🌱 Growing Tips for Success

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual legume (Lens culinaris).

• Soil Needs: Prefers sandy, well-drained soils. Avoid overly rich soils to prevent excess leaf growth.

• Sunlight: Full sun.

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in early spring. Lentils prefer cooler growing conditions.

• Depth: 1 inch deep.

• Spacing: 2–4 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.

• Support: While most lentil plants are compact, light trellising can help keep pods off the ground.

• Watering: Moderate, keep evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged soil. Plants are drought-tolerant once established.

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days depending on climate.

• Harvest: Pick young pods for fresh eating, or allow plants to fully dry and harvest mature seeds for storage.

🌿 Benefits Beyond the Plate

Green lentils aren’t just food for the table, they’re soil builders. Like other legumes, they form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, enriching the soil and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. This makes them an excellent choice for rotational gardening, permaculture systems, and regenerative agriculture. Their modest size and low maintenance also make them a perfect crop for small gardens, raised beds, and homesteads.

✨ Why These Seeds Belong in Your Garden

When you grow green lentils, you’re cultivating more than just food, you’re growing self-reliance, tradition, and nourishment straight from the soil. With their reliable yields, long shelf life, and extraordinary nutrition, lentils are one of the most rewarding heirloom crops you can add to your garden. Whether you’re filling your pantry with homegrown protein, exploring global recipes, or enriching your soil for next year’s harvests, this humble legume will serve you well.

✅ Bring the power of heirloom Green Lentil Organic Seeds into your garden today and experience firsthand the joy of growing one of the world’s most sustainable, protein-rich, and history-filled crops.