When is the right time to plant?
Alfalfa (Vernal) - ORMI Inoculated has a minimum germination temp of 42 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
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Basic Info
N Fix Potential | 100-200 |
Seeds/lb | 150,000 |
C/N at Maturity | 22 |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Root Type/Depth | Deep Taproot |
Cold Kill | -15 °F |
Dry Matter Potential | 3 - 8 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
Maturity | Perennial days |
Lasting Residue | Fair |
Palatability | Very Good |
Hay Harvest | Excellent |
Regrowth | Excellent |
Deep Compaction | Very Good |
Surface Compaction | Fair |
Weed Suppression | Excellent |
Crimp Kill | Difficult |
Planting
Plant Depth | 1/5 - 1/4" |
Min Germ Temp | 42 °F |
Drilled Seed Rate | 10-15 lbs/acre |
Broadcast Seed Rate | 15-20 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
Heat | Very Good |
Drought | Very Good |
Shade | Good |
Wet Soil | Poor |
Low Fertility | Fair |
Low pH Soil | Good |
High pH Salinity | Good |
High pH Calcareous | Very Good |
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