Alfalfa (/ ælˈfælfə /) (Medicago sativa), also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around …

2019年10月30日 · Companion grasses sown with alfalfa reduce the risk of bloat while also extending the life of the pasture by mitigating low legume persistence. Despite these concerns, …

Selection of alfalfa varieties and grass species to be mixed are critical to successful forage production. This first step to strong production must also include stand establishment, …

Alfalfa can be started at any point during the growing season, once conditions become favorable. Like most seeds, they require warmth and plenty of water to germinate. Do not start in arid or …

2021年7月27日 · Alfalfa is a cool-season perennial commonly grown for feeding livestock or as a cover crop and soil conditioner. Alfalfa is highly nutritious and a natural source of nitrogen. It's …

2023年9月14日 · Do you want to grow Alfalfa grass in your backyard? Here's everything you need to know, from planting to maintaining.

2025年1月9日 · alfalfa, (Medicago sativa), perennial, cloverlike, leguminous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae), widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage, and silage. Alfalfa is known for …

2023年11月16日 · Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), or lucerne, is a perennial feed crop yielding the most in its second year. It can grow continuously for 3–4 years in regions with mild winters and 6–9 …

2011年3月31日 · Establishing good stands of alfalfa can be done by proper site selection, seeding rate, weed control and planting method. Alfalfa is one of the major forage crops in dairy and …

Seeding grass with alfalfa can boost yield and drying rate while keeping animals healthy. Only keep stands three to four years. Don’t overseed competitive grasses. Broadcast seed …