Increased lentil seeding rates reduce weed density and boost crop yield.
Increasing the seeding rate of small-red lentil can help control weeds and improve lentil seed yield. Experiments in the Pacific Northwest showed that higher seeding rates reduced weed density and weight, especially when herbicides were not fully effective. Lentil production increased with higher seeding rates, but seed yield only improved in one year. Overall, increasing seeding rate is beneficial for reducing weed pressure and improving lentil growth.