Characteristics:Lupins

  • It is an important rotational crop for soil improvement.
  • The seed is high in protein and is often used to flush feed stock.
  • Also used as a green manure crop.
  • Less prone to shattering.

 

CROP/SPECIE  CULTIVARS
*PBR # EXCL
SEEDING
KG/HA
RAINFALL
MM/YEAR
SUITED
REGIONS
PLANTING
MONTHS
SOIL 
Sweet Lupins
(narrow leaf)
  • Mandellup
  • Gunyidi
  • Lila-Baer
50-70 300+ The whole of
South Africa
Apr-May Poor acid and sandy soils.