***NOT TO TAS, WA*** (Lupinus angustifolius) Attractive plant producing edible, dry seed. Commonly used as green manure crop adding nitrogen, phosphorus & organic matter to the soil. Due to its long tap root it is capable of extracting a wide range of nutrients & is useful for breaking up hard, compacted soils. Also useful in attracting bees, butterflies & other beneficial insects to the garden. Disease resistant.
Best grown on well drained & sandy loam soils.
When grown as a green manure crop, plants are best dug back into the soil when the leaves are still fresh & green after approx. 8 weeks after planting. Allow the green manure to break down in the soil for up to 4 weeks before planting any vegetables.
Best sown Autumn & Winter.
Broadcast at a rate of 40-50kg/ha
1 packet = approx. 58g
Smaller packets are ideal for the home garden.
(GreenManureLup)
SKU
GreenManureLup
Shipping Weight
0.0030kg
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