Alfalfa of the Flora 4 variety is a perennial herbaceous legume crop widely used in livestock feed production for green fodder, hay, and silage. This variety is characterized by early rapid growth and high regenerative ability after cutting, ensuring stable and prolonged productivity. Alfalfa is drought- and cold-resistant, making it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. Plant leaves contain about 20% protein, as well as vitamins A, C, PP, E, calcium, and phosphorus, ensuring high fodder value.
Moreover, alfalfa is an effective cover crop that contributes to improving soil structure and enriching it with nitrogen due to symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This makes it an excellent predecessor for most garden crops, except for legumes. Alfalfa seeds are recommended to be sown directly into the ground in early spring at a depth of 2-4 cm depending on soil moisture, with a sowing rate of 15-20 kg per hectare.
Flora 4 variety alfalfa yield can reach 450-750 centners of green mass and 80-150 centners of hay per hectare, and these figures increase significantly with the use of irrigation. Also, alfalfa is a honey-producing plant; its nectar contains up to 50% sugar, which attracts bees and promotes apiary development. Due to its unpretentiousness in care, high productivity, and useful properties, Flora 4 alfalfa is a valuable plant for agriculture and gardening.
