Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
The Queen of forages
About Alfalfa
Alfalfa is widely grown around the world as a forage crop, mostly as hay. It has the highest feed value of all common hay crops. It is very seldom used as pasture because of the high yield and quality of the hay. It is a cool season perennial legume that has the ablility to fix nitrogen from the air into the soil for its use. It can also be used to increase diversity and improve soil quality in CRP seedings.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 12 - 36 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 18 - 20 Lbs / Ac | Broadcast: 25 Lbs / Ac |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 210,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |