How to grow Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

How long does Alfalfa take to grow?

These estimates for how long Alfalfa takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Alfalfa Folklore & Trivia

Medicinally it is used for hay fever, asthma, high cholesterol and poor appetite.1 Some sources say not to consume during pregnancy or lactation1 others report good results to the mothers health and improved lactation.3 It may increase the milk glands, increase milk production (through pituitary function) as well as improve fat content of the milk.3 It also is full of vitamins that are good for the mother.3

Other names for Alfalfa

Lucerne, alfalfa, common purple lucerne, common lucerne, purple alfalfa, purple medick

Footnotes

1 The Medical Dictionary

2 faq.org

3 Mother Natures Milk Boosters


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