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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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    We take pride in growing, sourcing, cleaning, and shipping all of our products to the highest standards.

    • We contract grow over 60% of the seed we sell with a network of growers across the USA.
    • We store our seed using automated systems that maintain optimum temperature and mositure levels to ensure excellent germination.
    • We test our seed every 6 months to ensure the highest quality and consistency for all the products we ship. 
    • We ship to all 50 states and several Canadian provinces. We always strive to offer the most cost-effective and timely deliver as possible.

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    Drawing upon our team’s expertise and experience, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers and soil health researchers to produce a bounty of free, educational resources. Each year, we release the Soil Health Resource Guide, webinar series, conferences, field days and more in order to help you to make informed decisions about your soils.

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    Like many farmers, faith and family go hand in hand with the day to day operations. We built our company to help people regenerate God’s creation to be enjoyed for many generations after us. Together with our family and employees, we’ve built this dream, and we’re all here to serve you and watch your soil health dreams become a reality.

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    Sam Ehrlich

    Seed looks good haven't planted it yet so can't say on germination yet

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