Lentils are the second largest special crop produced in Canada after dry peas.
Canada produces about 15 percent of the world's lentils, but is the largest exporter accounting for about 40 percent of world exports. This issue of the Bi-weekly Bulletin examines the situation and outlook for lentils. Lentils are a cool season crop with a restricted root system which is only moderately resistant to high temperatures and drought. They do not tolerate waterlogging, flooding or soils with high salinity. Lentils are best suited to the Brown and Dark Brown soil zones, but can be grown successfully in the Black soil zone in years without excessive moisture.