Narrow Leaf Sweet and Bitter Lupines | Lupines

Sweet lupines are used as a supplement in poultry, ostrich, dairy, beef, horse, sheep and goat rations. It contains approximately 32% protein and 10% oil and has an energy value of approximately 11 MJ/kg. Sweet lupines are especially sensitive to high temperatures during flowering and pod formation and are therefore planted during winter. Legumes such as lupines fix nitrogen into the soil, therefore one can expect large grains crop yields if they are planted in soil that was planted to lupines the previous season. Lupines prefer full sun and grows best in sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.

Lupines
Lupines release nitrogen to the soil, which results in large yields of crops such as grains if these are planted in soil that was planted to lupines the previous season. Lupine prefers full sun and grows best in sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.  

Legumes
Legumes drive pasture production by producing nitrogen. They must be carefully inoculated to ensure success. Adequate pasture nutrition is important for maintaining the dominance of improved species in a pasture. Nitrogen is one of the most important elements of pasture nutrition. Protein levels and the digestibility of pastures are improved by legumes, resulting in improved livestock performance.