Descriptions
Alfalfa, also known as lucerne and Medicago sativa in binomial nomenclature, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries worldwide.
In poultry diets, dehydrated Alfalfa and Alfalfa leaf concentrates are used to pigment eggs and meat because of their high content of carotenoids, which are efficient for coloring egg yolks and body lipids.
Use insecticides, fungicides, or fertilizer for the proper development of the crops.
Botanical Name:
Alfalfa Seeds Specifications:
Specifications | Details |
Name | Alfalfa Seeds |
Other Common Names | Lucerne, Buffalo Herb, Purple medic |
Germination Time | 10 to 15 days |
Harvesting Time | 75 - 80 Days After Sowing |
Average Height of Plant | Up to 1 meter |
Germination Percentage | 98% |
Colour Variants | Purple, yellow, blue, white, green |
Features:
Germination Rate - 85 to 90 %
Number of Seeds - Packet contains 800 to 1000 seeds ( approx)
Seed rate: 5 to 6 kg / Acre
Easy to grow
High-quality seeds
Provides higher yield.
Nutritional Components:
Alfalfa Seed Requirements:
Requirements | Details |
Season | All Season |
Soil | Well-drained, fertile soil |
Sunlight | Full sunlight |
Temperature | 15-32°C |
Water | Regular |
Fertilizer | Phosphorus and Potassium |
How to Grow Alfalfa Seeds ?
Choose an area where crops can get a good amount of sunlight.
For proper germination, soak the seeds overnight.
Make sure to add compost or fertilizer to the soil.
For sowing, sow the seeds deeply.
Water the crop regularly.
After some time, your crops will be ready to be harvested.
Pickup Address: BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, 562101
HS Gardens, #30, 4th Cross Road, Maruthi Layout, Chikkaballapur,BANGALORE, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka 562101
Address of origin: HS Gardens, #30, 4th Cross Road, Maruthi Layout, Chikkaballapur,BANGALORE, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka 562101
Descriptions
Alfalfa, also known as lucerne and Medicago sativa in binomial nomenclature, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries worldwide.