Andean Lupin

Growing from seed

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.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsExcellent pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Andean Lupin
  • ❧Andean Lupin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Coral Bells feeds on
  • ❧Andean Lupin draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardExcellent pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack Andean Lupin
  • ❧Andean Lupin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Red Mustard feeds on
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Andean Lupin
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  Wasabina
  Excellent pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack Andean Lupin
  • ❧Andean Lupin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Wasabina feeds on
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Andean Lupin

How to grow Andean Lupin

1. Sow2 weeks from frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space45 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~180 days

Water: Medium · Height: 150 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic — drought-tolerant