Dry peas demand adequate moisture and react badly to drought and high temperatures. They are somewhat frost resistant and can be grown on summer fallow. The seeds are shaped like lenses and range in colour from green to brown to grey to a whole host of other colours. Lentil production in Canada began in 1969 and since then we have become the largest lentil exporter in the world. Saskatchewan produces about ninety percent of the Canadian lentils.
Lentils grow best on flat or slightly rolling land.
They are fairly drought tolerant and can deal with a light frost. They will not mature fully if waterlogged. For more information on growing pulse crops get in touch with the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. They have a wealth of information and will be able to answer any additional questions that you may have.