Burgundy bean - a new summer growing legume

Burgundy bean (Macroptilium bracteatum) is a native of South America, occurring throughout Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela where the rainfall varies from 400 to 1600 mm. It is a summer growing, drought-tolerant, non-bloating legume capable of producing up to 10 tonnes of dry matter per hectare.

This Primefact includes information on the following:

• description of Burgundy bean
• the cultivars
• suitable soils
• the seed
• sowing
• flowering
• harvesting
• use and management