Alfalfa Seeds – Heirloom Soil Builder & Microgreen Favorite

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8768-ALF-DT

Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)

Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a legendary heirloom legume widely revered as the "King of Forages" and a essential cover crop for natural soil improvement. Featuring upright, leafy stems with dense clusters of violet-purple blooms, its deep taproots penetrate deep into subsoils, breaking up compaction while fixing atmospheric Nitrogen. Highly valued for sprouting and microgreens, young alfalfa sprouts deliver a crisp, mild, nutty flavor packed with essential vitamins and minerals, while mature plants provide premium organic green manure.

Specifications

Plant Name: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Legume / Cover Crop / Microgreens (Perennial)
Color: Deep green foliage, violet-purple blooms
Plant Characteristics: Deep taproot system, Nitrogen-fixing capacity, upright leafy habit, fast regeneration
Suitable Space: Cover crop plots, garden beds, fallow fields, indoor sprouting jars, microgreen trays
Season: Spring through Autumn (Year-round for sprouting)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors early April to May as soon as soil can be worked; or sow in late August for autumn soil cover; sprout indoors year-round.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established due to deep taproots)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional deep taproot naturally aerates hard soil, pulls up mineral nutrients from deep subsoils
Highly nutritious sprouts offer crisp texture, mild flavor for fresh salads, sandwiches
Fixes Nitrogen efficiently, building rich, fertile soil for future heavy-feeding crops

Perennial nature requires thorough tilling or smothering to terminate if used as a temporary cover crop
Seedlings require steady moisture early during establishment phase before deep taproot develops

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