Re: Re: CULT: alfalfa/lucerne
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: CULT: alfalfa/lucerne
- From: J* a* C* W*
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 07:40:11 -0600
> From: neilm@charter.net
> I have no idea where the alfalfa pellets available here through the
> farm supply outlets originate. For economic reasons I would not
> expect long transportation lines--it is more economical to sell a
> product close to where it is grown, even if it is not more
> satisfactory to us who seek nutrients for our plants otherwise short
> in supply in our soil. Chances are, the alfalfa was grown under
> similar soils, conditions we ourselves have. Then again, maybe
> not...who knows unless you trace the origin.
Neil,
It may be true that it is not economical to ship alfalfa in bulk form, such
as hay, over long distances. However, there is a lot of alfalfa grown in
the West that is being pelletized and shipped to the Far East, so I imagine
that the alfalfa pellets you buy locally could be grown just about anywhere
with the probability being quite high that it is not of local origin.
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2, AHS Zone 7)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
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