Alfalfa is a common wild herbaceous plant in nature, and it can be divided into many different varieties. Alfalfa is the most important presence in the alfalfa family. It can not only be viewed by people, but also be used as food. Human consumption, so what does alfalfa look like? In order to let everyone know alfalfa better, I will compile its pictures and share them with you, and also take you to understand how to grow it.

Alfalfa pictures Alfalfa is a kind of leguminous plant. The roots of this plant are thick and penetrate deep into the surface. It has strong vitality. If it is mainly apple, it is chameleon-shaped, with hairless surface and lush branches and leaves. The seeds are mostly oval, and the flowering period is from May to July every year, and the flowering period is between June and August every year.

Alfalfa is people’s favorite wild vegetable every spring, and when it grows up in autumn, it becomes the favorite pasture for many animals.

Alfalfa planting method 1. Land preparation and sowing

When planting alfalfa, land preparation and sowing is the most important step. Before planting, the land needs to be deeply plowed, and the land needs to be plowed deeply. Apply enough base fertilizer.

The seeds of alfalfa are relatively small and have fine teeth. If its soil-bearing ability is particularly poor, the entire ground must be leveled during soil preparation, and the land must be carefully cultivated.

When sowing, you can prepare seven kilograms of seeds per acre. Before sowing, dry the seeds for 2 to 3 days. Sowing can be carried out in various ways such as drill sowing, broadcast sowing, and hole sowing.

2. Field management

When planting alfalfa in a large area, field management is very important. Usually after sowing and before emergence, if the soil is found to be compacted, the interface should be removed in time. Only in this way can the normal emergence of flowering alfalfa seedlings be ensured.

After it enters the seedling stage, it is particularly susceptible to the influence of weeds. At this time, it must be cultivated and weeded in time.

3. Fertilizer and water supply

When alfalfa is grown in normal times, the supply of fertilizer and water is very important during its growth, especially after it turns green in spring and enters the branching stage and every year. After the first cutting, top-dressing fertilizers should be applied in time. You can choose nutrient-rich phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Alfalfa has a relatively developed root system, and its drought resistance is relatively strong, but it also needs more water during its growth period, so it needs to be watered in time when the weather is dry, but when there is too much rain, it also needs more water. Drainage must be carried out in a timely manner and the fields must not be allowed to accumulate water for a long time.