The 'Tina' lentil is the first Polish bred variety that stands out with high productivity. This plant grows 45 to 60 cm and develops a loose, erect or slightly bending habit. Leaves of the lentil plant are pinnatisect, slightly hairy, dark green and equipped with tendrils. They are considered quite ornamental. The butterfly-shaped flowers are white and have two distinct purple stripes on the upper part. Lentil produces rhomboid pods that contain 1 to 3 seeds that can be sparsely dotted. The inside part of the flat seeds takes on a green colouring, similar to the colour of seed leaves. The variety offered here is characterized by excellent health.

Lentil seeds should be sown very early in spring. Young plants handle frost down to - 6⁰C very well. The lentil does not have any high soil requirements. It prefers permeable, lighter, moderately moist soils with a close to neutral pH. Sow 4 to 6 cm deep in rows 12 to 15 cm apart. We recommend to treat the seeds before the sow. The early growth is rather slow, hence the plants require regular, thorough weeding.

The harvest begins when the lower growing pods are dark brown and the seeds inside hard. The lentil shows some tendency to loose seeds due to the easily opening pods.

The small lentil seeds are used in soups, vegetable dishes, salads, stews and one-pot dishes. It can be used as a base for bread spreads or a filling for dumplings, pastry, croquettes roasts.

Lentil is a healthy and tasty vegetable. It stands out with a tender taste, but it is also the most digestible legume. It constitutes an excellent source of plant protein, fibre and B vitamins. It contains large doses of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron. This low-calorie vegetable also has a low glycaemic index. The delicious lentil seeds will keep satiated for a long time. They support the metabolism and stimulate the intestine movement. It has been proven that eating lentils helps to reduce cholesterol level and regulate the sugar level in blood.

One package contains 1 kg of seeds. The basic product information and the sow-by date can be found on the package.

• Height: 45 - 60 cm
• Use: eat cooked in soups, salads, stews
• Growth form: loose, erect
• Flower colour: white with purple stripes
• Foliage: pinnatisect, slightly hairy, dark green leaves with tendrils
• Flower type: butterfly-shaped
• Weight (in grams): 1 kg