User Bp wrote:
songbird wrote:
User Bp wrote:

What mow height do you use?

sometimes two inches or less, but like you
say in your first post, it does have a woody
stem when cut infrequently and would hurt to
walk on barefoot.

A slightly prickly surface is probably ok, it may
help to discourage dogs.

heh...


What is the name of the variety you're using?

it was the generic alfalfa that was sold
in bulk by a local grain elevator. i'm not
sure it has a variety name. grows to 18-24
inches if not cut. it will likely be a long
time before i get back to them to check it
out, but i'm sure you can find generic
alfalfa almost anyplace there is a grain
elevator/feed store.

in order to get it going in an established
field or grassy area you'll need to disturb
the soil enough that it can get going, it is
not a fast grower at first, i often plant it
as a mix with other cover plants (golden flax
is pretty, buckwheat is a great cover crop and
the bees love both of them when they are left to
bloom). i'd avoid red clover in the mix.


songbird