Blue lupin

How to grow Blue lupin growing and care:

Warm weather in the summer with cool weather, well drain soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Little bit toxic

Planting season:
Autumn / Spring (in colder area)

Pests and diseases:
Aphids, mites

Pruning season:
All season

How to prune:
No need

Size of the plant?
15-80 cm, 6-32 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Winter – spring

General information about the flower
Blue-purple flowers in pea flower shape grow on spike

Edible seeds

Seeds harvest season:
Spring / Summer

Seeds pests or diseases:
Mites

What can be done with big quantities of Blue lupin fruit?
Eaten raw, cooked

Work requirements on the seeds:
Collect the seeds when the seeds fresh

How long does it take to bear seeds?
80-120 days

Ripening of seeds:
Only edible when it’s green

Scientific name:

Lupinus pilosus