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Ancient EU crop — one of earliest domesticated legumes. Seeds eaten after soaking to remove bitter compounds. Drought and cold tolerant.
Lupinus albus
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Bitter Vetch
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, French MarigoldGreat and BuglossGreat nearby.Direct-sow Bitter Vetch outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Low · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-draining, alkaline — drought-tolerant
These three thrive alongside Bitter Vetch — and alongside each other.
