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Vernal Alfalfa Seed

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1 - 49 $3.66
50 - 1000 $3.36

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Type

Perennial Legume

Growing Season

Spring
Summer
Fall

Planting Dates

April to May
Aug 20 to Sept

Height

24 to 30 inches

Seeding Rate

20 lbs per acre
18 lbs per acre with 4 lbs grass

Vernal Alfalfa Seed represents the industry-standard variety developed by the University of Wisconsin in the 1950s for exceptional winter hardiness in northern climates. This perennial legume creates deep-rooted stands that deliver reliable hay production, soil improvement, and livestock nutrition year after year. Pre-inoculated for immediate nitrogen fixation, Vernal Alfalfa establishes quickly and maintains productivity through multiple cuttings per season.

Quantity Price / lb
1 - 49 $3.66
50 - 1000 $3.36

Key Features of Vernal Alfalfa Seed

Perennial legume provides long-term forage and soil benefits
Multiple usage options including cover crop, flash grazing, hay, silage, and soil improvement
Grows actively during fall, spring, and summer seasons
Pre-inoculated seed ensures immediate nitrogen-fixing capability
Non-GMO classification meets organic and natural farming standards
Raw seed coating provides natural establishment conditions

Additional Information

UsageHay, Flash Grazing, Silage, Soil Improvement, Cover Crop
Seeding Depth1/4 to 1/2 inch
Seed TreatmentRaw
Inoculation StatusPre-Inoculated
ClassificationNon-GMO

Farmers seeking reliable nitrogen fixation will find Vernal Alfalfa’s deep root system particularly valuable for breaking up compacted soil layers while adding organic matter. The variety’s resistance to root rot and stem nematode makes it especially suited for lighter soils where other legumes struggle. Plan your seeding timing carefully – spring plantings benefit from nurse crops like oats at reduced rates, while late summer seedings require 4-6 weeks before hard frost to ensure proper root development and winter survival.