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    Lupine

    Species: Lupine
    Scientific Name: Lupinus sp.
    Cultivars:Tifblue, Tifwhite, Frost
    Specie currently under evaluation (season 2008-09).
  • For the cool-season forage variety recommendations report, click this link.
    • Growth Habit:
    Life Cycle:
    Origin:South America
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    Nutritive Value:Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility.
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    Adaptation

    Soil:Well drained
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    Management

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  • Inoculate seed with rhizobium bacteria type 'HI', Lupine group
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    Fertilization:For fertilization info click this link
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    Notes

  • Limited to parts of northern and western Florida
  • Excellent cover crop.
  • Only sweet lupine varieties are suitable for forage.
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