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Alamo Alfalfa Seed - Raw - Certified
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Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

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  • Application or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Hay, Erosion Control, Food Plot, Ground Cover or Cover Crop
  • Germination Time: 4 - 7 days, under optimal conditions
  • Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone & Cool Season
  • Height: Approximately 2 - 3 feet
  • Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
  • Advantages: Outstanding drought tolerance
  • When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring after the last chance of frost or late summer / early fall and at least 3 months prior to first frost.


Characteristics

Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

Alamo Alfalfa is a dark green color and has excellent leaf retention and grows approximately 2 - 3 feet. In forage yield trials, Alamo Alfalfa blend outperformed several other varieties from 2006 to 2008. Alamo Alfalfa fall dormancy rating is 10 to 11 with excellent early seedling vigor and fast recovery after cutting. 

Fall dormancy is the ability of alfalfa to grow tall in the fall. It is measured by determining plant height about 25 days after a fall cutting is taken following a spring planting. The taller alfalfa grows in the fall, the less dormant it is. Dormancy scores range from 1 to 11, with 1 being the most dormant and 11 being the least dormant. Varieties with dormancy ratings of 2 or 3 are very winter dormant and are grown in the northern U.S., while varieties with values of 8 or 9 do not go winter-dormant and are only grown in areas with warm winter growing seasons. In general, varieties for Arkansas should have a winter dormancy rating in the range of 2 to 7 with those in dormancy class 7 being adapted only to the extreme southern parts of the state. Dormancy classes 3 to 5 are adapted statewide.

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Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Raw
Drilling Rate
10 - 12 lbs. per acre
Fertilizer
Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer
GMO
No
Ideal pH
6.5 - 7.0
Inoculant needed
Yes - A/B Type Inoculant
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
Not Recommended
Seeding depth
1/4 inch
Seeding Rate
.45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre
When to Plant
Spring & Fall
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Soil Prep

  • When choosing to start fresh, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead thatch for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
    • If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. 

 

Seeding

  • Seeding Rate: .45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre
  • Overseeding Rate: Not Recommended
  • Drilling Rate: 10 - 12 lbs. per acre
    • The seed is not pre-inoculated. A/B Type Inoculant is recommended for Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Ladino White Clover, Red Clover, and White Dutch Clover. 
    • Spread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.
    • Spreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.
      • If you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.
    • Overseeding Alfalfa is not recommended. Alfalfa produces autotoxins that reduce the development of seedlings, and suppress growth of young alfalfa plants in existing stands. Alfalfa is a slow growing perennial and has a hard time competing with existing plants and weeds for light, nutrients, and water.

       

      Fertilizer

      • We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre.
      • If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best growth.

       

      Watering Schedule

      • For best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.

       

      Germination Time

      • 4 - 7 days; under optimal conditions

       

      Grazing & Harvest Recommendations

      • Begin grazing when plants are in the bud stage and move animals to a new area when there is two to three inches remaining. Alfalfa should be grazed relatively short so that regrowth will occur from the crown and not the stems.
        • The growth stages of Alfalfa include bud and flower stages. Early bud stage occurs after germination and when one or two nodes have visible buds but no flowers or seedpods are visible. Late bud stage occurs after the early bud stage and when the plant has more than three nodes with visible buds, but no visible flowers or seedpods visible. First flower stage occurs after the late bud stage and when the occasional flower is opening, less than 10%.
      • Begin harvesting when plants are at the late-bud to first-flower stage and to make subsequent cuttings at 32-to-35 day intervals for higher forage quality and dry matter yield.

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      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

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      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can...
      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance. Product Information Application or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Hay, Erosion Control, Food Plot, Ground Cover or Cover Crop Germination Time: 4 - 7 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone & Cool Season Height: Approximately 2 - 3 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Outstanding drought tolerance When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring after the last chance of frost or late summer / early fall and at least 3 months prior to first frost. Characteristics Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance. Alamo Alfalfa is a dark green color and has excellent leaf retention and grows approximately 2 - 3 feet. In forage yield trials, Alamo Alfalfa blend outperformed several other varieties from 2006 to 2008. Alamo Alfalfa fall dormancy rating is 10 to 11 with excellent early seedling vigor and fast recovery after cutting.  Fall dormancy is the ability of alfalfa to grow tall in the fall. It is measured by determining plant height about 25 days after a fall cutting is taken following a spring planting. The taller alfalfa grows in the fall, the less dormant it is. Dormancy scores range from 1 to 11, with 1 being the most dormant and 11 being the least dormant. Varieties with dormancy ratings of 2 or 3 are very winter dormant and are grown in the northern U.S., while varieties with values of 8 or 9 do not go winter-dormant and are only grown in areas with warm winter growing seasons. In general, varieties for Arkansas should have a winter dormancy rating in the range of 2 to 7 with those in dormancy class 7 being adapted only to the extreme southern parts of the state. Dormancy classes 3 to 5 are adapted statewide. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.  **image_product** **title_product** **description_product** **price_product**
      Climate Zone(s)
      Cool Season
      Transition Zone
      Warm Season
      Coated or Raw
      Raw
      Drilling Rate
      10 - 12 lbs. per acre
      Fertilizer
      Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer
      GMO
      No
      Ideal pH
      6.5 - 7.0
      Inoculant needed
      Yes - A/B Type Inoculant
      Life Cycle
      Perennial
      Overseeding Rate
      Not Recommended
      Seeding depth
      1/4 inch
      Seeding Rate
      .45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre
      When to Plant
      Spring & Fall

      Instructions

      For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!

      Soil Prep When choosing to start fresh, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead thatch for a clean area. Ensure the soil is...
      Soil Prep When choosing to start fresh, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead thatch for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed. If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.    Seeding Seeding Rate: .45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre Overseeding Rate: Not Recommended Drilling Rate: 10 - 12 lbs. per acre The seed is not pre-inoculated. A/B Type Inoculant is recommended for Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Ladino White Clover, Red Clover, and White Dutch Clover.  Spread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation. Spreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant. If you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate. Overseeding Alfalfa is not recommended. Alfalfa produces autotoxins that reduce the development of seedlings, and suppress growth of young alfalfa plants in existing stands. Alfalfa is a slow growing perennial and has a hard time competing with existing plants and weeds for light, nutrients, and water.   Fertilizer We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre. If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best growth.   Watering Schedule For best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.   Germination Time 4 - 7 days; under optimal conditions   Grazing & Harvest Recommendations Begin grazing when plants are in the bud stage and move animals to a new area when there is two to three inches remaining. Alfalfa should be grazed relatively short so that regrowth will occur from the crown and not the stems. The growth stages of Alfalfa include bud and flower stages. Early bud stage occurs after germination and when one or two nodes have visible buds but no flowers or seedpods are visible. Late bud stage occurs after the early bud stage and when the plant has more than three nodes with visible buds, but no visible flowers or seedpods visible. First flower stage occurs after the late bud stage and when the occasional flower is opening, less than 10%. Begin harvesting when plants are at the late-bud to first-flower stage and to make subsequent cuttings at 32-to-35 day intervals for higher forage quality and dry matter yield.
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      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

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      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

      Product Information

      • Application or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Hay, Erosion Control, Food Plot, Ground Cover or Cover Crop
      • Germination Time: 4 - 7 days, under optimal conditions
      • Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone & Cool Season
      • Height: Approximately 2 - 3 feet
      • Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
      • Advantages: Outstanding drought tolerance
      • When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring after the last chance of frost or late summer / early fall and at least 3 months prior to first frost.


      Characteristics

      Alamo Alfalfa is a strong, long-lived perennial blend, if kept under favorable conditions. Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, high quality hay, nitrogen enriching cover crop, wildlife food plot, and stabilizing erosion control. Alfalfa's taproot can penetrate deep into the soil, improving its drought tolerance.

      Alamo Alfalfa is a dark green color and has excellent leaf retention and grows approximately 2 - 3 feet. In forage yield trials, Alamo Alfalfa blend outperformed several other varieties from 2006 to 2008. Alamo Alfalfa fall dormancy rating is 10 to 11 with excellent early seedling vigor and fast recovery after cutting. 

      Fall dormancy is the ability of alfalfa to grow tall in the fall. It is measured by determining plant height about 25 days after a fall cutting is taken following a spring planting. The taller alfalfa grows in the fall, the less dormant it is. Dormancy scores range from 1 to 11, with 1 being the most dormant and 11 being the least dormant. Varieties with dormancy ratings of 2 or 3 are very winter dormant and are grown in the northern U.S., while varieties with values of 8 or 9 do not go winter-dormant and are only grown in areas with warm winter growing seasons. In general, varieties for Arkansas should have a winter dormancy rating in the range of 2 to 7 with those in dormancy class 7 being adapted only to the extreme southern parts of the state. Dormancy classes 3 to 5 are adapted statewide.

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      Climate Zone(s)
      Cool Season
      Transition Zone
      Warm Season
      Coated or Raw
      Raw
      Drilling Rate
      10 - 12 lbs. per acre
      Fertilizer
      Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer
      GMO
      No
      Ideal pH
      6.5 - 7.0
      Inoculant needed
      Yes - A/B Type Inoculant
      Life Cycle
      Perennial
      Overseeding Rate
      Not Recommended
      Seeding depth
      1/4 inch
      Seeding Rate
      .45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre
      When to Plant
      Spring & Fall
      For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!

      Soil Prep

      • When choosing to start fresh, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead thatch for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
        • If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. 

       

      Seeding

      • Seeding Rate: .45 - .55 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20 - 25 lbs. per acre
      • Overseeding Rate: Not Recommended
      • Drilling Rate: 10 - 12 lbs. per acre
        • The seed is not pre-inoculated. A/B Type Inoculant is recommended for Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Ladino White Clover, Red Clover, and White Dutch Clover. 
        • Spread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.
        • Spreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.
          • If you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.
        • Overseeding Alfalfa is not recommended. Alfalfa produces autotoxins that reduce the development of seedlings, and suppress growth of young alfalfa plants in existing stands. Alfalfa is a slow growing perennial and has a hard time competing with existing plants and weeds for light, nutrients, and water.

           

          Fertilizer

          • We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn & Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre.
          • If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best growth.

           

          Watering Schedule

          • For best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.

           

          Germination Time

          • 4 - 7 days; under optimal conditions

           

          Grazing & Harvest Recommendations

          • Begin grazing when plants are in the bud stage and move animals to a new area when there is two to three inches remaining. Alfalfa should be grazed relatively short so that regrowth will occur from the crown and not the stems.
            • The growth stages of Alfalfa include bud and flower stages. Early bud stage occurs after germination and when one or two nodes have visible buds but no flowers or seedpods are visible. Late bud stage occurs after the early bud stage and when the plant has more than three nodes with visible buds, but no visible flowers or seedpods visible. First flower stage occurs after the late bud stage and when the occasional flower is opening, less than 10%.
          • Begin harvesting when plants are at the late-bud to first-flower stage and to make subsequent cuttings at 32-to-35 day intervals for higher forage quality and dry matter yield.
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          04/27/2022
          Dennis M.
          United States United States

          This product is the fix all for soil and critters, can’t wait to plant!

          Still waiting the snow to melt!

          12/30/2022

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          Thank you for allowing us to be your seed provider!

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          09/16/2021
          Stephen R.
          United States United States

          Commitment guaranteed

          Great customer service, even advising that the seed wouldn't ship until trails were completed...(CDC could learn from you guys) The seed is proving very worthwhile. My go to seed company now.

          09/17/2021

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          Excellent! We strive for great customer service and glad you had a great experience. Happy to hear that you are seeing good results with the alamo alfalfa seed! Thank you for your review and for choosing Hancock Seed!

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          05/06/2021
          charles s.
          United States United States

          Good for goats

          It is slow to come up, but when it does --- it's great.

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          08/30/2020
          Travis H.
          United States United States

          Love the seed

          Great seed. Great company. Just need to get the shipping costs down.

          09/17/2020

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          Awesome! Glad you are having great results with your seed! We do have free shipping on the smaller bags and offer our discounted rates on the 50 lb. bags to help with shipping costs. Thank you for your review!

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          06/13/2020
          Alma E.
          United States United States

          Alama alfalfa blend

          The seed grew 3 days after i planted it but am a begginner so am learning but the seed is very healthy i definitely buy again thanks

          07/29/2020

          Hancock Seed

          Excellent! Happy to hear that you are having great success with the Alamo alfalfa seed.. Thank you for your review!

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