Lupine Cultivation Guide: Site, Variety, and Sowing Practices

Lupine thrives in nitrogen-poor soils and supports sustainable crop rotations through nitrogen fixation. This factsheet outlines key considerations for field selection, variety choice, sowing preparation, and planting. It includes a crop calendar, soil and pH requirements, growth types, and safety standards for animal and human consumption. Production goals focus on low alkaloid content, processing options, and harvest timing by variety. Part of the SABE project on lupine cultivation for human use, supported by the Dutch Ministry of LNV and the EU.