Butterfly Pea Milgarra Per Kg Legume (25) Qld Ag

BUTTERFLY PEA MILGARRA PER KG LEGUME (25) QLD AG 100719927

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Butterfly Pea Milgarra is a perennial leguminous plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. It is widely cultivated for its ornamental value, soil improvement properties, and use in herbal teas and natural food coloring.

Features & Benefits
Nitrogen Fixation: Enhances soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
Drought Tolerance: Adaptable to various climates with moderate water requirements.
Ornamental Appeal: Produces striking blue flowers, adding aesthetic value to gardens.
Culinary Uses: Flowers are used to make herbal teas and natural food dyes.
Soil Improvement: Improves soil structure and fertility over time.

Sow Butterfly Pea (Milgarra) between October and December, placing seed at 10–20 mm depth into warm, moist soil. The recommended rate for most situations is 7–10 kg/ha (FutureBeef Butterfly Pea book); lower rates of 2–4 kg/ha are cheaper initially but need time and careful grazing management to build the plant population. Butterfly pea's rhizobium is Group M (strain CB756 – the siratro group) – inoculate seed with Group M before sowing (not the cowpea 'Group CB' inoculant). Milgarra is a perennial tropical legume that performs on sandy and lower-fertility soils and, once established, is drought tolerant and long-lived. Combine with tropical grasses (Rhodes, signal, kikuyu, setaria); allow 6–8 weeks establishment before grazing and water during establishment if dry. Guide only — confirm the inoculant and rates with your supplier and a local agronomist. TGRM (07) 5482 1692.

Common Questions

What is Butterfly Pea Milgarra?

Butterfly Pea Milgarra is a perennial leguminous plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. It's widely cultivated for its ornamental value, soil improvement properties, and use in herbal teas and natural food coloring.

What are the main benefits of growing Butterfly Pea Milgarra?

The plant offers several benefits: it fixes atmospheric nitrogen to enhance soil fertility, tolerates drought well and adapts to various climates, produces striking blue flowers for ornamental appeal, and the flowers can be used to make herbal teas and natural food dyes. Over time it also improves soil structure and fertility.

What water and climate conditions does it need?

Butterfly Pea Milgarra is adaptable to various climates and has moderate water requirements. It's also drought tolerant, making it a fairly flexible option for different growing conditions.

How can I use the flowers?

The flowers can be used to make herbal teas and natural food dyes, as well as being valued for their ornamental appeal in gardens.

Do you ship this product Australia-wide?

Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.

Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?

Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.

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