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Lucerne hay mulch significantly fertilises the soil as it rots within six months and remarkably promotes plant growth due to its rich nitrogen content. This also makes lucerne more suitable if you have a fruit and vegetable garden.
- Can you mulch with lucerne hay?
- What is lucerne hay used for?
- What kind of hay should I use for mulch?
- What is better for mulch straw or hay?
- Can I use hay as a mulch?
- What is the difference between hay and lucerne?
- Is Lucerne high in sugar?
- Is lucerne hay high in sugar?
- What is the best cut of Lucerne?
Can you mulch with lucerne hay?
Although lucerne hay makes fantastic mulch, it is considered premium mulch and may be more expensive than other types of mulch. However, you may find it for a good price at a farm supply store. The mulch can retain moisture that promotes rot, and may attract rodents to the garden. ...
What is lucerne hay used for?
The main use of lucerne in NSW is as a pasture for year-round grazing and in crop rotations. Grown either alone or with other species, it provides good feed in all seasons, provided there is adequate soil moisture.
What kind of hay should I use for mulch?
These are all good things. Aside from well-aged compost, hay is arguably the best mulch for a vegetable garden. Like straw, it's a good insulator, effective against weeds, and breaks down quickly to enrich the soil. Alfalfa hay is especially good, because as a legume, it provides nitrogen to your soil.
What is better for mulch straw or hay?
I've seen such tenacious perennial weeds like thistle come into a garden as a result of their seeds hiding inside a bale of hay. Straw on the other hand, is much better for use as a garden mulch. Since wheat and other grain crops are so competitive in a field, they suppress the growth of many weeds.
Can I use hay as a mulch?
Hay will not give you a dry layer of cover that is pleasing to look at, but it is a great mulch for growing flowers and vegetables, and you'll get a fantastic yield. To start a garden, with seeds or starters, first create a thick layer of hay, up to eight inches (20 cm.), right over your garden soil.
What is the difference between hay and lucerne?
Lucerne may have anywhere from 16 to 20% protein, while grass hay may only have 4-12% protein, depending on the quality of the hay. In general, the protein in lucerne is in excess of the requirement of the horse, and grass hay or oat chaff may be just right or too low to meet the requirement.
Is Lucerne high in sugar?
The caloric content and digestibility of prime lucerne should be taken into consideration when feeding good doers, as it can encourage significant weight gain. While lucerne is typically low in starch/sugar, overfeeding it to easy keepers or ponies can increase the risk of laminitis due to their propensity for obesity.
Is lucerne hay high in sugar?
When cut at the optimum pre-bloom stage (before flowering) for hay, they can contain in excess of 30% NSC and sugars. ... Lucerne hay (a legume) generally has a lot lower content of NSC and sugar. However, good quality 'prime' lucerne hay can contain 20% NSC, often as pectin which is a safe form of carbohydrate.
What is the best cut of Lucerne?
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Second cut is considered the best. The hay has most protein if cut just before it flowers, so look for nice, green hay that hasn't been left out too long in the sun, losing nutritional value, with plenty of flower heads.
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