Posted by randallinMo on September 23, 2013 at 10:01:25 from (216.74.205.155):
In Reply to: Alpfalfa posted by louis112 on September 22, 2013 at 14:41:27:
Growing alfalfa requires management, management, management. You don't just throw the seed out there and reap the profits. Every insect known to man LOVES the stuff. (insect control) It also LOVES potash and phosphorus fertilizer. It requires multiple cuttings (3-5) on a timely schedule. It can be an absolute BEAR to dry down. If it gets rained on, it's basicly junk. You need to cut it at the right stage each time. 'Too early and you don't get any tonnage, too late and your quality goes to pot. Weed control can be a problem.
Alfalfa is ALSO the absolute "Queen of the Forages". Few other forage crops produce as much tonnage with such high nutrient levels. You don't have to plant it every year.....usually get 4-7 years out of a stand. Tonnage usually ranges 3-5 tons per acre.....much higher than that with good management. It's not cheap to establish either. You'll need to monitor the soil ph, keep phosphorus and potash levels high, add sulphur and boron as needed. You'll need GOOD equipment to handle it. If you bale it too wet, you've got junk. If you bale it too dry, you'll lose the leaves and end up with junk. You'll need to store it inside too.
Personally, I love to grow it. 'Have it growing on all open acres I own. I also "live" with it too.
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