Spring lupine

Rich in protein and fat, lupins are used in both animal and human feed. As a legume capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, they do not require nitrogen fertilizer. An excellent preceding crop for the subsequent grain crop, lupins improve soil structure, break the pest cycle, and supply nitrogen. Spring lupin, sown in February/March and harvested in July–August, allows farm work to be spread out over time. Lupin is not susceptible to Aphanomyces and is well-suited to organic farming. 

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Area in France (2024)
4630

hectares

Yield (2024)
21 q/ha

national average yield

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While it is primarily used in animal feed, its use in human food is also growing rapidly 

A great precedent

Lupins can fix atmospheric nitrogen and leave nitrogen in the soil for the next crop 

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It allows for crop rotation diversity and thus breaks the pest cycle in other crops 

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Growing Guide

Organized into nine thematic chapters, this guide provides comprehensive information on the cultivation of winter and spring lupins: varieties, inoculation, planting, fertilization, weed control, harvesting, and storage. The guide highlights the benefits of this key crop, which contributes to plant protein self-sufficiency, and reviews methods for controlling the diseases and pests that affect it.

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