The first harvest can be made before flowers begin to appear, but waiting for the alfalfa to flower will ensure greater energy reserves in the roots. Alfalfa will generally reach this stage of ...

Alfalfa does best on soils with fine to medium textures that are moderately to well drained and neutral or higher in pH. It tolerates drought but not prolonged flooding, and cultivars range from ...

University of Minnesota Extension During the 2006 dry spell, Peter Jeranyama, South Dakota state forage specialist, described the affects of drought on alfalfa this way: Alfalfa can go dormant ...

Alfalfa sprouts, the tender shoots of the alfalfa plant, have long been a favorite in salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, ...

Will April’s chill spell cause “winter” kill? State Extension Forage Specialist Paul Peterson posted some discussion recently at discussing conditions around Minnesota and what to watch for ...

Alfalfa contains important micronutrients like: Alfalfa also contains plant compounds like flavonoids, phytoestrogens, phenolic acids, and saponins. Some of these are thought to have anticancer ...