Alfalfa, like many cover crops, is a nitrogen fixer, repairing nodules on main tap and lateral roots. Alfalfa's tenacious root system and when grown in rotation over several years, chances of soil compaction is very low. Often inter-seeded with corn. Non-GMO, Certified Organic. Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/Acre
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SproutingOrganic Alfalfa - Cover Crop Seeds
Latin Name: Medicago sativaVariety: Alfalfa (Organic)
Other Names: Lucerne
Planting Per Acre: 11.6 lbs
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Uses: Cover Crop
Temp Preference: Warmer
Light Preference: Full Sun
Resistances: None
Benefits: Nitrogen fixer, soil structure benefits
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/Acre
Seeds Per Package:
- 4oz - Approximately 50,000 Seeds
- l lb - Approximately 200,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,000,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 5,000,000 Seeds
Alfalfa is not an ideal cover crop for trouble-situations, where the soil is severely depleted of nutrients because it requires pretty high P and K levels to thrive. In essence, alfalfa is a "mild" cover crop, meaning that it will bring decent soils up to standard.
Read more about Alfalfa Seeds:
- True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How