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'''[[Template:Indication Géographique ProtégéeFr|IGP]] Lentilles vertes du Berry''' are whole dry [[seeds]] of the leguminous plant ''Lens culinaris'', seeds 3.5 to 5 mm in diameter
and 2 to 2.5 mm thick, dark green more or less mottled with blue, less than 0.1% of broken
seeds and impurities after grading, cook in 30 minutes maximum

'''Geographical area'''

Berry: 49 communes of the departments óf Indre and Cher

'''Proof of origin'''

Plots identified; lots pre-identified before harvest; storage bins for unprocessed
seeds identified; packaging by identified lot, and lot number marked on each packaging unit

'''Method of production'''

Certified ANICIA seeds, 200 to 250 seedlings/m2, planting depth 2 to 3 cm,
no fertiliser, rational use of plant protection products, harvested at not more than 17%
moisture content, approval of lots on reception, complete traceability of storage, grading and packaging
operations 

'''Link'''

Cultivation introduced in 1950 and experiencing rapid growth for the last 40 years, providing
a substitute for [[cereals]] and a first crop in the rotation for nitrogen fixation. Regional
production accounts for 70% of French [[lentil]] production.
The growth in production is due to:

- soil factors: the clayey-calcareous agricultural soils composed of rendzinas of the Upper Jurassic
plateau of Champagne Berrichonne are fertile and easy to work and suitable for growing [[lentils]].

- human factors: the farmers in the region have spent over thirty years developing cultivation techniques
to improve the [[lentils]]' quality and yield.

- climatic factors:

• The dry conditions in March are excellent for enabling the [[lentils]] to become established

• The rains in April and May help the seeds to germinate

• The dry conditions in June help to stop diseases developing

The product is well-known regionally and has been progressing constantly since 1965. It is listed as
part of Berry's gastronomic heritage and a '''lentil''' conservatory has been set up at Châteauroux. 

'''Gastronomy'''

[[Template:Indication Géographique ProtégéeFr|IGP]] Lentilles vertes du Berry can be stored for a long time once they are treated. They are consumed cooked. The maximum cooking time is 30 minutes. They are ideal for [[Soup|creams]] and [[soups]], together with other [[vegetables]] and [[rice]] or as side-dish seasoned with [[onions]] and [[olive oil]].

'''Reference:  [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=396 The European Commission] ''' 

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