Alfalfa Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Alfalfa is a perennial legume grown for its nutritious green foliage and use as a forage crop. It is suitable for pasture areas, hay production, cover cropping, and home garden planting. The plant grows well in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Alfalfa develops a deep root system and can produce multiple harvests during the growing season.

Features

• Perennial legume crop
• Produces dense green foliage
• Suitable for forage and hay production
• Ideal for pasture and field planting
• Suitable for cover cropping
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Deep-rooted growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
• Common Name (US): Alfalfa
• Seed Type / Variety: Alfalfa Seeds
• Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous legume
• USDA Zones: 3 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring to fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or fall
• Sowing Months: March to May and August to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 25°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 90 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 15 to 30 cm