Alfalfa (Vernal) - ORMI Inoculated

    Description

    Alfalfa is the most common and most productive perennial legume. It is usually used as a perennial monoculture for hay but at low rates and with good rotational grazing, alfalfa can also be used in pasture mixes to boost diversity and animal performance.

    Alfalfa (Vernal) - ORMI Inoculated

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      Seeding Rate: 10-15 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Alfalfa is the most common and most productive perennial legume. It is usually used as a perennial monoculture for hay but at low rates and with good rotational grazing, alfalfa can also be used in pasture mixes to boost diversity and animal performance.
        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.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        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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