Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a plant of the legume (Fabaceae) family that has been cultivated as pasture plant for centuries. It delivers high-protein fodder that is also rich in macro and micro nutrients, carotene and vitamins. These tall plants quickly develop the main stem with smaller side stems densely covered with dark green foliage. Purple blooms are rich in nectar, what allows us to treat alfalfa as an important melliferous plant. This species stands out with high durability and may be grown on one site for 3 - 4 years. It also stands out with quick growth and rapid regrowth after mowing. Therefore it belongs to the most productive fodder plants. One should not forget its role as green fertiliser. Alfalfa rests left on the field provide the soil with nutrients, organic matter and improve soil structure.

Alfalfa develops well in warm climate, it likes higher temperatures and periodic water shortages do not hurt it. It belongs to rare pasture plants that bring rich crops on dry soils. Cultivated varieties also show excellent hardiness. Permeable, aerated, moderately moist soil fits cultures of the alfalfa variety mix best. The soil should also have an alkaline or neutral reaction. Acidic soils need to be calcified before seeding alfalfa. This usually occurs in spring, although you may sow in summer to. Please note, however, that plants sown early enough develop stronger root systems, what ensures better wintering and richer crops. Lucerne, as this plant is also called, may be cut multiple times. The frequency depends on the cultivation conditions, but up to 4 - 5 cuttings during a season could be possible. We hereby offer an alfalfa seed selection consisting of the following cultivars: "Algonquin" 30%, "Plato" 40%, "La bella campagnola" 30%. Seeding rate in case of a pure sow is 20-25 kg/ha.

One package contains 10 kg of the alfalfa variety mix seeds. The sow-by date has been printed on the package.

• Use: Fodder - pastures; green fertilizer; melliferous plant
• Harvest time: 4 - 5 cuttings during a single season
• Flower colour: purple
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: dark green
• Site: warm, sunny; permeable, aerated, moderately moist to dry soil with a alkaline or neutral reaction
• Weight: 10 kg