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Protection expiredLupinus albus L. · White lupin
GIE Lupsem (FR)
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Cultivation
Winter and spring forms of white lupin
Lupinus albus L.
White lupin is primarily represented by spring forms adapted to temperate climates. Winter forms are limited to specific local ecotypes and do not have significant industrial importance.
In the reference 6 varieties crop White lupin, where this is mentioned in the description.
The modern varietal assortment of white lupin is based on spring forms, the breeding of which is aimed at ensuring crop maturation in temperate climates within a limited growing season. Unlike winter cereals, these varieties are not adapted to overwintering as a full-fledged field crop.
The existence of winter forms is limited to narrow regional examples, such as the Georgian ecotype 'Khanchkoli'. The use of white lupin in autumn sowings is auxiliary in nature and is most often aimed at using the crop as green manure, where the goal is merely the rooting of seeds before the onset of persistent frosts.
General information about the subject — on the page Winter and spring forms.
Varieties of White lupin mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.