ALFALFA - LUCERNE
Medicago sativa
Lucerne is thought to have been first cultivated, around
5,000 years ago, by the Medes people from the
region of modern day Iran.
This pea like plant can grow to 1m and is used primarily
as a stock fodder and also useful for human food. The
seeds are rich in protein, calcium, other minerals, vitamins
in the B group, and vitamins C,D,E and K. It is mostly
eaten in salads and sandwiches or in tablet form.
Alfalfa sprouts are an important source of vitamin D2
for vegetarians
It is a deep rooted perrenial plant with roots often over
12m deep. It can be cut 4-10 times a year and is quite
drought tolerant once established. The attractive mauve
flowers attract bees and harbour beneficial insects.
Plant seeds shallowly in spring or autumn into non acidic
well manured soil. keep the soil slightly moist and protect
seedlings from weeds and insect attack until mature.
QTY about 850 seeds
NOT FOR SALE TO W.A. ADDRESSES
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ALFALFA - LUCERNE
Medicago sativa
Lucerne is thought to have been first cultivated, around
5,000 years ago, by the Medes people from the
region of modern day Iran.
This pea like plant can grow to 1m and is used primarily
as a stock fodder and also useful for human food. The
seeds are rich in protein, calcium, other minerals, vitamins
in the B group, and vitamins C,D,E and K. It is mostly
eaten in salads and sandwiches or in tablet form.
Alfalfa sprouts are an important source of vitamin D2
for vegetarians
It is a deep rooted perrenial plant with roots often over
12m deep. It can be cut 4-10 times a year and is quite
drought tolerant once established. The attractive mauve
flowers attract bees and harbour beneficial insects.
Plant seeds shallowly in spring or autumn into non acidic
well manured soil. keep the soil slightly moist and protect
seedlings from weeds and insect attack until mature.
QTY about 850 seeds
NOT FOR SALE TO W.A. ADDRESSES
Image by https://www.maxpixel.net/Clover-Plant-Green-Nature-Plants-Lucerne-2491168
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ALFALFA - LUCERNE
ALFALFA - LUCERNE
Medicago sativa
Lucerne is thought to have been first cultivated, around
5,000 years ago, by the Medes people from the
region of modern day Iran.
This pea like plant can grow to 1m and is used primarily
as a stock fodder and also useful for human food. The
seeds are rich in protein, calcium, other minerals, vitamins
in the B group, and vitamins C,D,E and K. It is mostly
eaten in salads and sandwiches or in tablet form.
Alfalfa sprouts are an important source of vitamin D2
for vegetarians
It is a deep rooted perrenial plant with roots often over
12m deep. It can be cut 4-10 times a year and is quite
drought tolerant once established. The attractive mauve
flowers attract bees and harbour beneficial insects.
Plant seeds shallowly in spring or autumn into non acidic
well manured soil. keep the soil slightly moist and protect
seedlings from weeds and insect attack until mature.
QTY about 850 seeds
NOT FOR SALE TO W.A. ADDRESSES
Image by https://www.maxpixel.net/Clover-Plant-Green-Nature-Plants-Lucerne-2491168
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ALFALFA - LUCERNE
Medicago sativa
Lucerne is thought to have been first cultivated, around
5,000 years ago, by the Medes people from the
region of modern day Iran.
This pea like plant can grow to 1m and is used primarily
as a stock fodder and also useful for human food. The
seeds are rich in protein, calcium, other minerals, vitamins
in the B group, and vitamins C,D,E and K. It is mostly
eaten in salads and sandwiches or in tablet form.
Alfalfa sprouts are an important source of vitamin D2
for vegetarians
It is a deep rooted perrenial plant with roots often over
12m deep. It can be cut 4-10 times a year and is quite
drought tolerant once established. The attractive mauve
flowers attract bees and harbour beneficial insects.
Plant seeds shallowly in spring or autumn into non acidic
well manured soil. keep the soil slightly moist and protect
seedlings from weeds and insect attack until mature.
QTY about 850 seeds
NOT FOR SALE TO W.A. ADDRESSES
Image by https://www.maxpixel.net/Clover-Plant-Green-Nature-Plants-Lucerne-2491168
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