Plant Details

Lupinus angustifolius

Blue Lupin, Narrowleaf lupine

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General Information

Scientific name: Lupinus angustifolius
Also known as: Blue Lupin, Narrowleaf lupine

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

Cooked seeds are used as a protein-rich plant dish. They can be prepared in various ways, such as boiled beans, or roasted and ground into powder. Bitterness in the seeds is caused by toxic alkaloids, so it is important to thoroughly rinse them before cooking. Seeds from low-alkaloid varieties are used in making 'tempeh'. Although these seeds are rich in protein, they lack the amino acid methionine. The protein in the seeds has a high digestibility of 90% and a biological value of 53%.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09