Re: alfalfa or red clover, pros and cons, question

From: Steve Groff (sgroff@epix.net)
Date: Wed May 10 2000 - 17:55:25 EDT


Loren Muldowney wrote:

> Attention soil builders:
>
> I have to decide by tomorrow morning whether to plant red clover or
> alfalfa as a soil building crop on a field which we hope to farm in
> about 2 years. The reasons for why this is such a rush are too stupid
> and irrelevant to mention. It's one or the other.

I'd go with the clover for soil building

>
>
> I don't know a thing about either one, except I am told they are both
> perennial. Red clover seeding rate recommended at 8-12 pounds per acre,
> and alfalfa at 15-20 pounds per acre. The same innoculant is
> recommended for both.

seeding rate is right.

--
Steve Groff

"Enhancing the Environment" http://www.cedarmeadowfarm.com/ Cedar Meadow Farm 679 Hilldale Road Holtwood, PA 17532 USA

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