Re: Alphalfa Pellets
Donna Grossruck wrote:
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> 1. When I go to the feed store to purchase them, exactly what do I
> ask for, and what should I stay away from?
Donna, I just went through this process, so I think I have some fresh first hand
experience for you.
Simply ask if they carry alfafa pellets. I went through the long explanation of "I
want to use them for garden mulch, yak, yak, yak no additives, yak, yak" etc. Not
necessary. As one salesperson put it (rather snippily too) "That's what they are,
just alfafa). They come in 50# and 75# bags, but you havee to watch out. I thought
when I found the 75 pound bag they would be cheaper per pound. No such luck. The
best price I found was $7.50 for a 50 pound bag. Evidently you only get additives
when you start asking for rabbit or some other type of food. The two common
additives are corn (or corn by products) and molasses. Corn you definitely do not
want. My understanding from what I have read is something in the corn inhibits
growth. Molasses doesn't hurt, but add unnecessary cost.
The rest of your questions will mostly be answered by other email on the subject
that I will forward to you off iris-l. Carolyn Schaffer had one that I found
quickly, and I will look for others.
If you still haves questions that are unanswered please post them, someone will
step up to the podium, this group is great, and never very shy... :>)
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> 2. Do you dig or scratch the pellets in and around the rhizomes?
>
> 3. Can or should alphalfa pellets be used along with superphosphate -
> or will the pellets do the job singularly?
>
> 4. Should the pellets be added in the spring BEFORE blooming - or now,
> in the early fall when we are feeding the bed.>
>
> 5. What does alphalfa pellets contain that regular fertilizers don't?
>
> Thanks to anyone who can clear this up. Donna from WA STATE
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