Alfafla
Alfalfa is rich in protein (22%-30%) and perfect for giving deer the energy and nutrition they need to grow and nurse fawns.
Alfalfa is known as one of the best choices for deer food plots. The biggest problem with Alfalfa is it doesn't last very far into the fall and winter months, but provides a great food source all summer long.
In years where the frost and cold come early Bucks and Does will need other sources of protein to get them through the winter months. Alfalfa makes up for its brief grazing season by offering a high yield of protein and forage for five or six years after planting.
Planting
Alfalfa is broadcast at a rate of 20 lbs per acre. It does best in soils where the pH is between 6.5 and 7.0
Alfalfa does best in well drained soils and will not do well in soils where water pools or not drain well.
Alfalfa is rich in protein (22%-30%) and perfect for giving deer the energy and nutrition they need to grow and nurse fawns.
Alfalfa is known as one of the best choices for deer food plots. The biggest problem with Alfalfa is it doesn't last very far into the fall and winter months, but provides a great food source all summer long.
In years where the frost and cold come early Bucks and Does will need other sources of protein to get them through the winter months. Alfalfa makes up for its brief grazing season by offering a high yield of protein and forage for five or six years after planting.
Planting
Alfalfa is broadcast at a rate of 20 lbs per acre. It does best in soils where the pH is between 6.5 and 7.0
Alfalfa does best in well drained soils and will not do well in soils where water pools or not drain well.
Alfalfa is rich in protein (22%-30%) and perfect for giving deer the energy and nutrition they need to grow and nurse fawns.
Alfalfa is known as one of the best choices for deer food plots. The biggest problem with Alfalfa is it doesn't last very far into the fall and winter months, but provides a great food source all summer long.
In years where the frost and cold come early Bucks and Does will need other sources of protein to get them through the winter months. Alfalfa makes up for its brief grazing season by offering a high yield of protein and forage for five or six years after planting.
Planting
Alfalfa is broadcast at a rate of 20 lbs per acre. It does best in soils where the pH is between 6.5 and 7.0
Alfalfa does best in well drained soils and will not do well in soils where water pools or not drain well.
Planting Dates
Disk or till the seed bed before planting.
Northern States
Spring -
Fall -
Midwestern States
Spring -
Fall -
Southern States
Spring -
Fall -
Fertilizer
Always do a soil test to determine your planting sits exact needs.
Coating
Seed is inoculated and coated.
Sunlight Required
Soil Ph
6.0-7.0