Lupins Seeds

Lupins require sunny area and well-drained soil. Seeds to be soaked overnight in lukewarm water to allow the seed coat to be easily penetrated. They can even be chilled in refrigerator a week before planting.

How to grow Lupins from Seeds:

Introduction and Uses: Lupins is an erect plant with deeply lobed foliage. The plants form long flower spikes, growing well above the foliage. This inflorescence bears numerous small pea-like flowers of white, pink and pale blue colors.

Lupins are best suited for flower beds, borders and as cut flowers. Plants can be grown in pots.

Botanical Name: Lupinus hartwegii

Common Name: Lupin

Family: Leguminosae

Plant Origin: Mexico

Propagation Method: Direct seed sowing

Flowering/ Growing Season: Winter and also in monsoon

Sunlight Requirement: Partial sun (3-4 hours)

Plant Height: 45-75 cm tall

Growing Method of Lupins:

Lupins are grown by direct seed sowing in pots, containers, and flower beds.

Seeds can be sown from March to June for monsoon flowering, and seeds are best sown from August to October for winter flowering.

The garden soil should be well prepared and formed evenly. Soil should be aerated, porous with good drainage.

Before sowing the seeds, soil should be made slightly moist.

Seeds should be soaked in water for a few hours before sowing.

For beds and borders, seeds can be broadcasted directly and evenly on soil, and extra seedlings can be thinned later.

Sow 2-3 seeds per spot about twice as deep as their length.

Immediately after sowing the seeds, water carefully with a fine rose-can.

Transplant the seedlings in pots or flower beds after about a month.

Transplant the seedlings in high-quality rich soil or potting mixture.

Planting Distance: 45-60 cm apart.

Watering: Lupin plants should be watered every morning with a light shower by using a watering can.

Feeding: Fresh compost should be added to soil at the time of planting. Spray liquid cow dung manure with vermicompost every 15 days.

Plant care: Spray appropriate medicines if there are signs of an infestation. Click here to buy plant care products online in India.

Bloom time: Plants take about 3 months to flower after seed sowing. Buy flower seeds online.