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Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I don't know the first thing about alfalfa. I have one patch with high % OM, @ 20%. I was planning on tilling in some Calcium Nitrate this week to boost nitrogen levels and add Ca at the same time. Would I be better off adding alfalfa and Gypsum. An explanation of how alfalfa ultimately provides nitrogen would be helpful as well. Thanks.

3/29/2008 1:03:37 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Andy, directly from the bag that I have it reads;

Primarily a plant source of nitrogen, (5-1-2) Alfalfa Pellets also contains trace minerals and triacontanol, a plant growth promoter. Broadcast 25-50 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. before planting, or apply as a side dressing later in the season for plants requiring additional nitrogen.

Regards/Glenn

3/29/2008 1:49:21 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Thanks Glenn

3/29/2008 2:23:09 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

I'd use all three. The amount of calcium nitrate you put on shouldn't be enough to give you much of a Ca boost.

3/29/2008 3:37:05 PM