Alfalfa
SpeciesMedicago sativa
Also called lucerne
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Alfalfa is a perennial forage legume which normally lives four to eight years but can live more than 20 years” — Alfalfa - Wikipedia
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Its profile calls for 730 mm of seasonal water and an optimum soil pH of 6.5–7.5.” — Growing Alfalfa: climate, soil and water | AgriAuditor
“Not derived” — Growing Alfalfa: climate, soil and water | AgriAuditor
from Bean · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Not derived” — Growing Alfalfa: climate, soil and water | AgriAuditor
“Begin monitoring when daytime highs reach 10 °C; treat if leaf loss exceeds 10 % of stand” — Common Pests And Diseases That Affect Alfalfa Growth | ShunCy
“You can eat its seeds, sprouts, or extract but some may want to avoid it.” — Alfalfa: Benefits, Nutrition Facts & Side Effects
“Common insect pests such as the alfalfa weevil, pea aphid, and cutworms can severely damage alfalfa stands” — Common Pests And Diseases That Affect Alfalfa Growth | ShunCy
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Alfalfa
- Fact sheet: 10 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian