Cover & Crops & Forages· Medicago sativa
Guide de culture du Alfalfa
Perennial legume for hay and pasture. Excellent nitrogen fixer with deep taproot.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : loam, sandy loam
Plage de pH : 6.5 - 7.5 (optimal : 7)
Drainage : excellent
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Conseils de culture
Lime soil if pH below 6.5
Do not cut below 2 inches
Questions fréquentes
How long does Alfalfa take to grow?
Alfalfa typically takes 60 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is spring, fall.
What soil does Alfalfa need?
Alfalfa grows best in loam, sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Excellent drainage is required.
What temperature does Alfalfa need?
Alfalfa grows best at 15-25°C. Frost tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Alfalfa?
Alfalfa yields approximately 12,000 kg/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (4).
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