{"product_id":"alfalfa-sprouting-organic","title":"Alfalfa (organic) - Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa, like many cover crops, is a nitrogen fixer, repairing nodules on main tap and lateral roots. Alfalfa's tenacious root system and when grown in rotation over several years, chances of soil compaction is very low. Often inter-seeded with corn. Non-GMO, Certified Organic. Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs\/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs\/Acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sprouting-alfalfa-sprouting-seeds?variant=36398970376\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/mini-seed.png?15880154197533826775\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSprouting\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Alfalfa - Cover Crop Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Medicago sativa\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Alfalfa (Organic)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucerne \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Per Acre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.6 lbs \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Cover Crop \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixer, soil structure benefits\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 - 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e~.5 lbs\/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs\/Acre\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4oz - Approximately 50,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003el lb - Approximately 200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 1,000,000 Seeds‬\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 5,000,000 Seeds‬\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa is not an ideal cover crop for trouble-situations, where the soil is severely depleted of nutrients because it requires pretty high P and K levels to thrive. In essence, alfalfa is a \"mild\" cover crop, meaning that it will bring decent soils up to standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Read more about Alfalfa Seeds:\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/weve-got-you-covered-a-guide-to-cover-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfalfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Wikipedia - Alfalfa \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/natural\/19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e MedlinePlus - Alfalfa Health Information \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35362157953186,"sku":"30402","price":6.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":35362157985954,"sku":"30400","price":12.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35362158018722,"sku":"30401","price":51.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":35362158051490,"sku":"10763","price":224.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/alfalfa-cover-crop-wm_700.jpg?v=1595857825","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/alfalfa-sprouting-organic","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}