Narrow Leaf Lupines (Lupinus angustifolius)

Azuro

Bitter Lupines

Legumes such as lupines fix nitrogen, therefore one can expect large grains crop yields if they are planted in soil that was planted to lupines the previous season. Lupines prefer full sun and grows best in sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.

• Prefers sandy, well drained soils
• Does not tolerate waterlogged soil
• Mainly cultivated for seed production
• Ideal as a cover crop or green manure
• Bitter lupines are more vegetative than sweet lupines • Not recommended for grazing
• Must be inoculated for effective nitrogen fixing

Seeding rate

• 50-80kg/ha (pure)