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established over the last three year
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Pfizer Genetics agronomist The
following seeding guidelines are
recommended by the company
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The first step in late summer
alfalfa seeding management is soil
sampling. “A soil test will indicate
the nutrient requirements for maxi
mum alfalfa production and also
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University trial results.” states
Mason.
Alfalfa seed should be inocu
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viable nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Rhizobia bacteria are host specific
organisms that provide nearly all
the nitrogen needed for plant
growth.
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The agronomist recommends
the following seeding rates: 12 to
IS pounds per acre with a compan
ion crop or IS to 18 pounds when
direct (clear) seeding is recom
mended. On heavy soils with good
moisture holding capacity, alfalfa
should be planted no more than 'A
to 'A inch deep. On very sandy
soils that dry quickly near the sur
face, increase planting depth to 1
to I'A inches. Twenty to 30 plants
per square foot are considered an
optimum seeding year stand.