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Burgundy bean - a new summer growing legume
Summary
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
