In order for the alfalfa to enrich our garden soil with new nutrients, they must first grow taller. This takes time and favorable conditions. When do the seeds have to be planted so that the result is as expected?
When is the best time to sow alfalfa?
The ideal time to grow alfalfa is between March and August. Sowing early in the year is suitable for producing edible seeds or animal feed, while sowing late in the year serves as nutrient-rich green manure until August.
Generous time window for sowing
The main thing is that there are still a few warm and bright days to come! That seems to be the motto of alfalfa when it comes to the right time to sow it.
- Sowing time starts in March
- it lasts up to and including August
Early sowing for quick harvest
If the cultivation of alfalfa, also known in the culinary arts as alfalfa, is for the production of edible seeds or as fodder for animals, sowing should be done early in the year. Only then will the plants have enough time to grow and bloom. In such a case, you can harvest in the same year.
Late sowing as green manure
Alfalfa, which is intended to supply the bed with nitrogen as green manure, can also be sown late. This has the advantage that you can grow vegetables on the later sown area until August.
Tip
Alfalfa should not be grown after other butterflies. That's why peas and beans are not suitable as pre-culture.
