Alfalfa is a perennial forage legume which normally lives four to eight years, but can live more than 20 years, depending on variety and climate. The plant grows to a height of up to 1 … See more

The word alfalfa is a Spanish modification of the Arabic word al-faṣfaṣa. See more

Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, and is most often harvested as hay, but can also be made into See more

Raw alfalfa seed sprouts are 93% water, 2% carbohydrates, 4% protein, and contain negligible fat. In a 100-gram (3+1⁄2-ounce) reference amount, raw alfalfa sprouts supply … See more

Alfalfa is considered an insectary, a place where insects are reared, and has been proposed as helpful to other crops, such as See more

Alfalfa sprouts may contain microbiological pathogens, mainly from Salmonella or E. coli, which have caused numerous food product recalls and illness outbreaks, putting sprouts into … See more

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