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GM1
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| Description
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ALFALFA or LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) P |
| Unit Price(£) |
1.50
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Superb purple/blue flowers ROOTS very deep rooting NITROGEN FIXER FOLIAGE rich in plantfoods GROWTH Tall and vigorous DURATION Several months - 2 years winter hardy. TREATMENT Mow or strim to maintain young growth. Cut for compost material SOIL Most soils. Not acid or water logged. Drought resistant SOW April-July SOW RATE 250gm/100sq m, 10kg per acre TURNING IN Young green growth NOTE Maximum effect from deep roots, leave for over 1 year.
WHEN TO SOW
April to July
HOW TO SOW
Broadcast at 2gms per square metre
GROWING TIME
Yo to a year or more
SOIL TYPE
Dislikes acid soil and wet types. Will survive in quite dry conditions
DIGGING IN
Any time when plants are fresh and green
COVERAGE
40 square metres
COMMENTS
When grown over a long period, plants should be cut down every few months to encourage new growth. |
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