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Item Number: GM1A

ALFALFA or LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) P - 500gm

Description:

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
Up 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 1 ROD - 5.5 x 5.5 sq. yds. = 30.25 sq. yds. or 25.3 sq.m.
COMMENTS
When grown over a long period, plants should be cut down every few months to encourage new growth.

CLOVER, Red Merviot (Trifolium pratense) ORGANIC SEED

Unit Price(£) 7.95 Qty