Re: Alfalfa hay as mulch
- To: Mediterannean Plants List <m*@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: Re: Alfalfa hay as mulch
- From: T* &* M* R* <t*@xtra.co.nz>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 08:41:33 +1200
- References: <v04020a00b3c62e2bbbe8@[24.0.182.199]>
Nan Sterman wrote:
>
> My neighbor gave me a ton of spoiled and mostly dried out alfalfa hay from
> her horses. Can I spread this stuff around as mulch without composting it?
>
> Nan
Lucky you! Alfalfa hay should make a fine mulch. However, be prepared
for it to break down fairly quickly into lovely humus, as it is usually
higher in nitrogen than ordinary hay and much higher than most
straws.(in fact the high nitrogen means some people use it as an N
source in compost heaps).
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata,
New Zealand (astride the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
