Lupin – a forage crop from the legume family, distinguished by its high protein content (35‑42 %) in both seeds and green mass. Thanks to this, the plant is widely used as feed material: its green mass can be silaged with succulent plants, as well as used in combined animal farming systems.
One of the key advantages of lupin is its ability to fix nitrogen – under favorable conditions it accumulates up to 200‑300 kg/ha. Besides nitrogen, the plant enriches the soil with potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, as well as trace elements, making it a valuable addition of nutrients to the agroecosystem.
Lupin tolerates drought and cold well, but requires sunlight and warmth. It is suitable for moist, light, and acidic soils. Lupin should be sown in summer, in mid-August, at a distance of 20‑30 cm between rows. In agronomy, it is often combined with oats, winter crops, cover crops, and other annual green manures to enhance weed control and improve soil structure.
