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Alfalfa Seeds for Planting - High-Yielding Forage Crop, Nitrogen-Fixing NON-GMO
$ 4.35
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Description
Alfalfa Seeds (Medicago)- High-Yielding Forage Crop, Nitrogen-Fixing, Soil Improvement, Wildlife Attraction. Grow alfalfa for its multiple benefits, including soil fertility, forage production, and wildlife attraction.
Inoculated Seed:
Legume seeds that are inoculated have been treated with beneficial bacteria called rhizobia. These bacteria help the plants fix nitrogen from the air, promoting healthy growth and enriching the soil.
Uncoated Seed:
Raw legume seeds, also known as uncoated seeds, have not been treated with rhizobia bacteria. They rely on naturally occurring bacteria in the soil to establish a symbiotic relationship and fix nitrogen.
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Purple or yellow
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained
Temperature: 60 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing: 6 - 12 inches
Planting Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.
Space seeds 6 - 12 inches apart.
Ensure the planting location receives full sun to partial shade.
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Harvest forage when plants reach 10-12 inches in height.
Incorporate the plants into the soil as green manure to improve soil fertility.
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