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Originally Posted by Dean W.
... Where did you find the Alfalfa seed?
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There are specialized alfalfa varieties for different climates. These are
not what is sold for growing sprouts for salads! Mine happens to be a southern California variety distributed by Stover Seeds. I ordered a 5-pound bag from my regional Ag supply store several years ago. It took about 2 weeks for them to receive it. The seeds have a very long shelf life. Hand sown in the ground this year I am getting nearly 100% germination rate.
A 5-pound bag was the smallest I could order, but it was under $10 at the time. The seeds are small, about 1/2 the size of a sesame seed. Over the years I've probably only used one pound. On the other hand, one pound contains about 100,000 seeds!