ALFALFA SEEDS 1 lb Perennial Deer Plot Turkey Plot Seed Pet Pasture SEEDS

Description

1 lb ALFALFA
plants approximately 3,630 sq ft
or please see my other listings for larger amounts
Alfalfa is a herbaceous, perennial legume used for forage, pasture, wildlife food plots and green manure.
Alfalfa has a high palatability and very good winter hardiness.
It is a tap-rooted, perennial plant, established plants will grow for many years.
The stems grow erect and reach a height of 2 to 3 feet with flowers that may vary in color from shades of purple, yellow and white.
Alfalfa has a high yield, high protein content, and such prolific growth that it acts as an effective weed control, alfalfa is also valued in crop rotation and for soil improvement because of the nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its nodules. The several varieties of the species grow well in most temperate regions except those with acid soil or poor drainage, adding lime is recommended for acid soils. The deep tap roots make it a good drought tolerant plant.
The recommended seeding rate is 12 lbs or more, per acre. Seeds may be coated or un-coated.
This perennial has a very short germination period, visible growth usually appears in a week to ten days.
Plant Alfalfa for deer, turkey, rabbits and other wildlife and birds.
Alfalfa grows best with 3-4 cuttings per year, if not being grazed down by livestock or game animals. easy to plant
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Plant in spring or fall, about 1/4" deep, soil PH recommended about 6.6 to 7.2
This seed may, or may not be coated
Please visit my ebay store for other types of food plot seeds.
For spreading the seed is recommended 12 or more pounds an acre.
Alfalfa is a perennial that will come back for years once established, it grows well with Clover and Chicory.