Barenbrug Bitter Lupine Seed 25kg
Product Description
Lupines release nitrogen to the soil, which results in large yields of crops such as grains if these are planted in soil that was planted to lupines the previous season. Lupine prefers full sun and grows best in sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
Product Information
- Bitter lupines are characterized by its blue/purple florescence
- Best suited to winter rainfall areas
- Prefer sandy soils
- Does not tolerate water logging
- Mainly cultivated for seed production
- Ideal as a cover crop or for green manure
- Bitter lupines are more vegetative than sweet lupines
- Not recommended for grazing
- Must be inoculated for effective nitrogen fixing
- Sowing rate: 50 -70kg/ha
