Lupinus albus growing herbaceous of the genus Lupinus also known as White lupin, Lupinus albus annual used as nitrogen fixing plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10a in the spring or 10b-11 as autumn planting.
Leaves color green with hairy structure in the elliptic shape digitate structure.
Flower color can be: white purplish in pea flower shape.
Pods color is green become brown when it’s ready there is 2-7 seeds
Lupinus albus seed
Seeds edible after cooking in white off-white color in round shape.
Lupinus albus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for growing Lupinus albus care:
Warm weather in the summer, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing:
Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing:
To get enough crops to use it need a lot of place
Planting season:
Spring
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
Irrigation water management requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
When does flowers bloom?
Winter – Spring
General information about the flower
White purplish flowers in pea flower shape grow on spike
Edible Seeds
When does it yield:
Spring / Summer
Pests or diseases in White lupin seeds:
Mites
What can be done with big quantities seeds?
Cooked
Work requirements on the pods:
Collect the seeds
How long does it take to bear fruit?
80-120 days
Scientific name:
Lupinus albus