Alfalfa
Green ManureBeginner to Intermediate

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Medicago sativa

Familie

Fabaceae

Herkunft

Persia

Typ

Perennial

60-70 days first cut

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Sprouts: mild, fresh, slightly nutty

  • Sprouts in salads and sandwiches
  • Fresh juice
  • Herbal tea
  • Animal fodder
  • Green manure

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

Not recommended

Draußen säen

MarchAprilAugustSeptember

Ernte

Multiple cuts per year once established

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Highly nutritious (sprouts)
  • Traditional detoxifier
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals
  • May help lower cholesterol
  • Traditional for arthritis