Cool Season
Lupin are a upright annual legume. It is drought tolerant, preferring acidic soils. They have an aggressive tap root, helping to loosen the soil and provide some drought tolerance. Disease resistance is poor so they need to be used sparingly.
Seeds per pound: 15,600 Seed/sq. ft./pound of seed: 0.4
Uses:
- Nitrogen builder
- Hay source
- Intercropping
- Erosion control
- Grazing potential
- Pollinator attracter
Strengths:
- Drought tolerance, palatability.
Concerns:
Disease resistance is poor.
Grazing:
Good potential.
Hay:
Good potential. Stems are broken easily to help dry down.
Mycorrhizal support? No
