Not many centuries after humans turned to farming from strictly being hunter-gatherers, alfalfa emerged as a foraging crop for livestock. Originating in Asia, the first written reco… See more

Whether you’re planting a single raised bedor a whole field, the basics of starting an alfalfa crop as a home gardener are quite similar. Here are two ways to propagate … See more

All set to grow your own alfalfa? If you’re planning to plant M. sativa as a cover crop, it’s a good idea to check with your local ag extension agent to find out if there are any particular p… See more

While alfalfa isn’t a particularly picky plant to grow in the garden, you do have an added incentive to avoid pests and disease. Either can render the plants unsuitable to use as gre… See more