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Which inoculant for Baptisia australis?

15 years ago

Hello,

I've started a few Baptisia australis (False Indigo) from seed, and would like to inoculate the young plants with the right bacteria for nitrogen fixation. I have not found any catalog that specifically mentions False Indigo in their inoculant descriptions. any suggestions? The Garden Combination Mix Inoculant from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply seems like a good bet since it covers several different legumes:

From the web page:

"Treats up to 8 lbs. Treats Soil Builder Mix, Legume Oat Mixes, vetch (except crown vetch), fava beans, bell beans, crotolaria, garden beans, peas, lentils, lima beans, cowpeas, and peanut. Also known by the brand name N-Dure."

Thoughts?

Here is a link that might be useful: Combination mix inoculant

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Comments (2)

Belgianpup
15 years ago
If that inoculant works for regular peas and beans, why not just use the regular peas and beans inoculant from the neighborhood nursery?

Sue
alexander3_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
The name "combination mix" innoculant implies that it contains several different species of bacteria, including those that work for regular beans and peas. An inoculant sold for regular beans and peas probably contains only one kind of bacteria. I do not know if that species is compatible with False Indigo.

Alex
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