When is the best time to plant lupine seeds?

Lupine seed planting time

Lupine is an annual herb. It takes about 7-10 days from sowing to germination. The sowing time can be chosen in spring and autumn, when the temperature is most suitable and conducive to seed germination.

How to plant lupine seeds

1. Substrate: The planting soil should be loose in texture, breathable and have good water retention. You can choose special seedling soil, or you can mix it with plant soil and perlite.

2. Germination: Select seeds of disease-resistant varieties with full grains. Fill a clean container with warm water, soak the seeds in it, then take them out and dry them.

3. Sowing: Spread the germinated seeds evenly on the surface of the soil, then cover with 2 cm of loam and wait for the seeds to germinate.

Lupine Seed Collection

The flowering period of lupine is from March to May and lasts for about two months. The seeds grow inside the fruit and mature from April to July. The seeds of lupine can be taken out directly by peeling the fruit.

What lupine seeds look like

The seeds of lupine are in the shape of pods, each containing 3-4 seeds. The seeds are oval in shape, relatively flat and smooth, with a yellow surface and red stripes.