Alfalfa is highly nutritious and therefore serves as an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for livestock. It is by some thought to be one of the most underrated proteins sources in silage, mainly due to its high protein content of around 16 percent.
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The deep roots of the plant are especially appreciated, firstly due to its resilience to droughts and heat. Secondly, the roots contribute to high quality soil by reducing soil density. Alfalfa also has an impressive regrowing rate and under the right conditions you can harvest up to 13 times during a season. The plant is harvested when it reaches a certain maturity, typically before flowering, to ensure optimal nutritional content. By using bales, not only does the nutritional content stay intact, there is also increased flexibility as to when every part of the field can to be harvested.
