White lupin
Lupinus albus
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Nitrogen fixer
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
White lupin is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. In a food forest, it stands out for its fundamental role as a nitrogen fixer, acting as an excellent winter green manure. Additionally, it features a strong root system that helps to decompact the soil and flowers that are attractive to pollinators.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Annual herb up to 1.2 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August
- September — Planting
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Treated seeds help to regulate blood glucose levels.
Where to buy
Grows well with
Central trees this plant has already been paired with.
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the white lupin grows well with
Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.
No account needed.
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