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When to Plant Lupine in Water Valley, Kentucky (42085)

Location

Water Valley, Kentucky

ZIP Code

42085

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Lupine directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lupinus polyphyllus
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Lupine in Zone 7b

Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Water Valley, Kentucky, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Lupine grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.