Lucerne Medicago Sativa Alfalfa Nitrogen Fixing Green Manure Rhizobium Coated Bulk Order 1kg

• Lucerne is indeed a perennial legume that can fix substantial amounts of nitrogen through symbiotic bacteria in its root nodules. This nitrogen enriching ability makes it great as a green manure crop.

Lucerne is indeed a perennial legume that can fix substantial amounts of nitrogen through symbiotic bacteria in its root nodules. This nitrogen enriching ability makes it great as a green manure crop. The lucerne has a large taproot system that can extend over 15 feet deep. This makes it very drought tolerant once established. Lucerne thrives in well-drained, fertile soils like sandy loams or loamy sands. It does not do well in heavy, wet soils. It tolerates alkaline soils better than acidic ones. So lighter, chalky soils are ideal. Getting the right rhizobium bacteria inoculant matched to lucerne is important when sowing it to ensure effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Using a fresh, viable inoculant each time is advisable. Making sure to get a suitable cultivar, high quality inoculated seed, and planting at the right time for your climate/conditions will help ensure a successful stand. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!