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High-protein Andean crop also called tarwi. Must soak/leach to remove alkaloids. Beautiful blue flowers. Fixes nitrogen heavily.
Lupinus albus
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Andean Lupin
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant LungwortExcellent, African MarigoldGreat and Belgian EndiveGreat nearby.Direct-sow Andean Lupin outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 180 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Medium · Height: 150 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic — drought-tolerant
These three thrive alongside Andean Lupin — and alongside each other.
