Growing Yellow Lupin in Yuma
Can you grow Yellow Lupin in Yuma? Not typically viable. Season ~32°C, rainfall ~70 mm, winter low ~4.7°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: The stored regional profile passes this first climate screen at the representative centroid. Parcel conditions and commercial feasibility still require verification.
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- Yuma
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Market Demand — Yellow Lupin
Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023Is Yellow Lupin viable in Yuma?
Yellow Lupin is not typically viable in Yuma: growing-season temperatures (~32°C) run well above its 18–24°C optimum; annual rainfall (~70 mm) is far below its 350 mm need, so irrigation is essential. Yellow Lupin (Pulses & Beans, annual) performs best around 18 - 24 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 350 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Growing Yellow Lupin in Yuma: what to expect
Rainfall in Yuma (~70 mm/yr) covers only about 20% of Yellow Lupin's ~350 mm need, so budget for supplemental irrigation. Yellow Lupin can be established year-round in Yuma's frost-free climate, ideally at the start of the wet season.
Soil and climate requirements for Yellow Lupin
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Yellow Lupin Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 8 |
| Water Requirement | 350 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 18 - 24 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Very Low (nitrogen-fixing) |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 1.47 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 0.59 t/acre |
| Market Price | $300 - $600 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $662 / Hectare |
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