Alfalfa pictures Alfalfa planting methods and planting techniques

Alfalfa is a common wild herb in nature, and it can be divided into many different varieties. Purple alfalfa is the most important one in the alfalfa family. It can not only be used for viewing, but also for eating. So what is purple alfalfa like? In order to let everyone know more about purple alfalfa, I will organize its pictures and share them with you, and also take you to understand how to plant it.

Alfalfa pictures

Alfalfa is a kind of leguminous plant. The roots of this plant are thick and deep in the surface. It has strong vitality. If it is mainly apple-shaped, chameleon-shaped, hairless on the surface, and lush branches and leaves, its seeds are mostly oval. The flowering period is from May to July every year, and the flowering period is between June and August every year. Alfalfa is the favorite wild vegetable for people every spring, and when it grows up in autumn, it becomes the favorite forage for many animals.

How to grow alfalfa

1. Land preparation and sowing

When planting alfalfa, land preparation and sowing are the most important steps. Before planting, the land needs to be deeply plowed and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. Alfalfa seeds are relatively small and have fine teeth. If its ability to push the soil is particularly poor, the ground must be leveled during land preparation and the land must be carefully plowed. Seven kilograms of seeds can be prepared per mu for sowing. Before sowing, the seeds should be dried for 2 to 3 days. Sowing can be carried out in a variety of different ways, such as row sowing, broadcast sowing, and hole sowing.

2. Field management

When planting alfalfa on a large scale, field management is very important. If the soil is found to be compacted after sowing and before the seedlings emerge, the surface of the soil should be removed in time. Only in this way can the normal emergence of alfalfa be ensured. After it enters the seedling stage, it is particularly susceptible to weeds. At this time, inter-cultivation should be carried out and weeding should be done in time.

3. Fertilizer and water supply

When planting alfalfa, it is important to provide fertilizer and water during its growth period, especially after it turns green in spring and enters the branching period and after each harvest. You can choose nutrient-rich phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Alfalfa has a relatively developed root system and is drought-resistant, but it also needs more water during its growth period, so it should be watered in time when the weather is dry, but it should also be drained in time when there is too much rain, and water must not be allowed to accumulate in the field for a long time.