Lentils thrive under a long-term plan.
“Lentils are a poor competitor when it comes to weeds,” says Rachel Evans, technical sales manager at FMC. “There needs to be a whole farm weed management strategy if lentils are in the rotation.”
For instance, part of the weed control strategy could include increasing seeding rates. Research by Dr. Steve Shirtliffe at the University of Saskatchewan showed that higher seeding rates up to 240 plants per square metre reduced weed populations and increased yield.
Click here to read how two different lentil growers in Saskatchewan are using long-term planning to maximize yields in lentils.