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Alhagi – a perennial leguminous plant that quickly forms a powerful bush up to 150 cm high and serves as a valuable cover crop, enriching the soil with nitrogen without exhausting its resources. Seeds packaged in 500 grams have high germination rates (up to 8 years) with proper preparation: scarification of the shell 1–2 months before sowing and inoculation with root-nodule bacteria ensure robust root system development.

The plant features large compound leaves, erect racemes with bright blue flowers, and pod fruits measuring 2–4 cm in length. Flowering begins in late May and continues until early July, after which seeds mature within 30–40 days. Thanks to early cutting (beginning of June), both green biomass for feeding and a seed harvest can be obtained.

Alhagi is also an excellent honey plant: its large, open flowers attract bees, ensuring a steady flow of honey. Additionally, the plant effectively suppresses weeds (except creeping quackgrass), loosens the soil, and improves its structure, making it an indispensable element of agricultural schemes aimed at enhancing fertility and crop resilience.