Alfalfa Fertilizer
Alfalfa 5-1-5
What it is:
100% all-natural organic fertilizer made with alfalfa, minerals and the natural root stimulant, triacontanol (from the alfalfa)
Features/Benefits:
” Produced in small crumble for easy application and timely breakdown for quicker nutrient release.
” Safe around pets and children.
” Non-burning
” Environmentally friendly
” Non-polluting – safe to use around lakes, streams, fish ponds.
” Improved N utilization. Texas A & M proved that 5-1-5 gave equal crop results vs. higher N rates from urea.
” Kelp meal, humate and molasses enhance soil microbial activity improving nutrient availability.
” Naturally occurring in alfalfa, triacontanol is known to:
- Increase root mass
- Increase nitrogen assimilation
- Encourage earlier and stronger tillering, greener and broader leaves
” More robust, healthier plants are more tolerant to environmental stresses including heat stress, cold stress (great winterizer).
Does NOT Contain:
” Animal rendering by-products – therefore no religious or public concerns.
” Manure (often called litter).
” Pesticides or Synthetic chemicals
” Processed human sewage from Milwaukee or Houston – no worries about any infectious pathogens, no matter how low the numbers.
Where to use it:
” Lawns, professional turf, sports fields, parks, commercial properties.
” Flower, shrubs, ornamentals,
” In environmentally sensitive areas such as:
- Lakes and streams
- Fishponds
- Children’s playgrounds
Turf Application rate:
10lbs per 1000 sq` 3-4 times per year depending upon turf use.