Can alfalfa be grown in the south?

Can alfalfa be grown in the south?

Alfalfa can be grown in the south, but it is not very suitable because alfalfa prefers to grow in a warm and dry environment. Although the climate in the south is relatively warm, the humidity is relatively high.

Alfalfa likes sunlight and has strong vitality. It is a herbaceous plant. It is generally grown in Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, Jiangsu, Fujian and Xinjiang. There are many varieties of alfalfa that can be grown in the south, such as King Grass, Purple Medicago, Smilax and Rumex.

Alfalfa Planting Technology in South China

1. Soil: The soil for growing alfalfa should be close to water sources, fertile, loose and acidic. Do not use sticky soil for planting.

2. Germination: Before planting alfalfa seeds, they need to be soaked in warm water for a few minutes, taken out and dried in the shade, and then sprayed with water every 3 hours.

3. Planting: When planting processed alfalfa seeds, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied to facilitate later growth.

4. Fertilization: Every time alfalfa is harvested, urea solution or decomposed human urine needs to be applied to supplement nutrients.