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Seed no. 826T
Blue Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius)
£2.55
In stock · approx. 252 seeds per packet
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Germination
Sow directly. Broadcast sow onto prepared soil cover with 5mm soil approx. Germination is rapid. The plant will grow quickly once germinated. Grow on. Dig in the crop before it flowers and when it is fresh and green. Leave area for about a month to allow the plants to break down into rich organic matter.
Growing
Easy to grow, requires little attention.
Cultivation
When the plant is well grown and still fresh dig up/ dig in. Allow the plant to breakdown in the soil producing a rich organic matter. The nutrients will be released slowly over a period of time.
| Genus | Green Manuring Plants |
|---|---|
| Species | Blue Lupin |
| Family | Unspecified |
| Seed number | 826T |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Blue |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.7m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 252 |
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