Lens Species
Lensnigricans

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lens (lenz)
Species: nigricans (ny-grih-kans)

Synonym:Ervum nigricans

Synonym:Lathyrus nigricans

Synonym:Lens villosa

Synonym:Vicia marschall

Synonym:Vicia nigricans

Category

Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored