Alfalfa

Green manures · Medicago sativa · Legumes · Perennial

Very deep roots and much nitrogen; a living mulch for paths and the edges of perennial beds.

Spring or late summer; mow several times a season

Seed rate: 2 g/m²

A good green manure before: Asparagus

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