Alfalfa Meal Fertilizer

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Alfalfa hay  can be used in teas, mulches, in compost or dug into the soil and left to decompose. Because it decomposes rapidly it can naturally generate a lot of heat in a short time making it a valuable addition to any compost heap.

As a garden fertilizer alfalfa meal is used to increase organic matter in the soil and makes an excellent fast and effective soil conditioner. The high amounts of carbohydrates and protein encourage beneficial soil microbes and earthworms that are responsible for quickly breaking down the nutrients and making them available for use by the plants.

Getting the right mixture of composting materials makes a big difference in helping the compost pile to break down quickly and efficiently. One of the best ways to do this, especially if green nitrogen materials are short, is by adding a high nitrogen activator like alfalfa meal.

Photo Right -  Alfalfa tea can be made from meal, pellets or hay, it can be used by spraying directly on the plant as a foliar spray or as a liquid fertilizer around the base of all types of vegetable plants. Alfalfa tea can be applied every 1-4 weeks or as often as needed throughout the growing season.