Characteristics:Lupinus_albus

  • The white lupin is an annual legume, which has a very erect growth habit with a thick woody main stem and a strong taproot.
  • It is an important rotational crop with cereals.
  • It has an excellent feeding value for stock.
  • The pod is not like the bitter lupin and does not shatter easily.
  • Also used for silage when in mixtures.

 

CROP/SPECIE  CULTIVARS
*PBR # EXCL
SEEDING
KG/HA
RAINFALL
MM/YEAR
SUITED
REGIONS
PLANTING
MONTHS
SOIL 
Sweet Lupin
(broad leaf)
Amira 100-150 300+ The whole of
South Africa
Apr-May Well drained heavier soils. Does not like waterlogged conditions.