For a premium, long term food plot option, alfalfa delivers unmatched results. This perennial alfalfa is a top choice for those looking to provide a high protein food source that will last for multiple years. Alfalfa thrives in well drained soils and can withstand drought conditions, making it a resilient and reliable option for deer plots. Its palatability and high nutritional value make it irresistible to whitetails, providing essential forage from spring through fall.
Shift Alfalfa provides a high level of winter durability and offers a dense multifoliate leaf to deliver high quality forage. This variety is highly resistant to all major alfalfa diseases, tolerant to graze pressure, and offers excellent longevity.
1 lb – Plants 1/15 acre
Planting Guide
Seed Type: Perennial
Location: Full or partial sun
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.0
Elbow Grease can help raise pH if needed
Soil Type: Dark/rich, loam, sand, moist soil
Tilling: Minimal required, plow, disk, or hand rake
Fertilizer: Use recommendation from soil test or apply 2–3 gallons of Crank’d per acre
Seed Depth: 1/4" or less
Seed Rate: Up to 15 lbs per acre
Planting Dates:
North: Mar–June / Aug–Sept
Central: Mar–May / Aug–Sept
South: Feb–Apr / Sept–Oct
