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Organic Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seed
€12.75
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. Sold per kg. Please ring or email for bulk orders.
Sow Months: April-AugustField Rate: 20-25kg/haHorticulture Rate: 1kg covers 400m²
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Alfalfa, or Lucerne, is a long term nitrogen fixer and high protein fodder crop. It needs free draining alkaline soil to do well. The leaves of lucerne will die off over the winter months but the plants will regenerate from their crows in the following spring. Slow to take off but but persistent and can take being topped when established.
| Persistence | 2+ Years |
|---|---|
| Single Variety or Mix | Single Variety |
| Special Features | Nitrogen Fixing, Suitable for Grazing, Pollen & Nectar Rich Flowers, Deep Rooting, ACRES Scheme |
| Brassicas | No |
| Grasses | No |
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