Alfalfa Meal

Alfalfa meal is usually low in all heavy metals (below 1ppm). Alfalfa meal should never be a cause of a failed test.

However, one or two brands has been tested above 10ppm of Arsenic and ppm of 12ppm Lead, which could be problematic at high quantities.

This brand of alfalfa meal has extremely low levels that are below the detection limit in lab tests.

NPK

Total Nitrogen      2.21%

Total P2O5       0.56%

Total K2O          1.94%

Available P2O5     0.35%

Soluble K2O       1.93%


Other Nutrients (PPM)

Boron           10

Calcium         7871

Cobalt           2

Copper           7

Iron             1436

Magnesium        2164

Manganese         61

Molybdenum      5

Selenium         1

Silicon           3033

Sulfur            2093

Zinc             15


Undesirable Elements (PPM)

Aluminum         3462

Sodium           1414

Chloride         3193

Alfalfa is typically used as a nitrogen amendment. It is often used in high quantities due to its low nitrogen concentration and slow-releasing nature. Alfalfa is the slowest releasing nitrogen amendment available.

Alfalfa meal contains a powerful growth stimulant called Triacontanol. Triacontanol is a naturally occurring plant growth promoter which can act as a photosynthesis enhancer.

Alfalfa meal contributes significant quantities of Potassium, Silica, and Iron.

Because it is one of the more expensive amendments per unit of nitrogen, we suggest using it for 25% of your nitrogen requirement, giving you the biostimulant benefits without breaking the bank.