White Lupin

Growing from seed

Direct-sow White Lupin outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsExcellent pair

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

  African MarigoldExcellent pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack White Lupin
  • ❧White Lupin fixes nitrogen in the soil that African Marigold feeds on
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble White Lupin
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  Cloudberry
  Excellent pair

  • ❧White Lupin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Cloudberry feeds on
  • ❧White Lupin draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧White Lupin roots deep while Cloudberry feeds near the surface — no competition

How to grow White Lupin

1. Sow0 weeks from frost
2. Germinates10 days
3. Space30 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~120 days

Water: Low · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic — fixes nitrogen