Lentils, Crimson

Crimson lentils are known as masoor dal in India. Try sprouted crimson lentils in any recipe that calls for masoor dal! The plant likely originated in India, and lentils have been part of the human diet since the Neolithic times, being one of the first crops domesticated in the Near East.

Sow the lentil seeds in late April to early May, three weeks before the last frost date. Young plants can tolerate light frost. Plants will likely be shorter if sown later, and pods will mature later and less prolifically.