Re: [compost_tea] alfalfa pellets

From: Steve Bridges <steve_at_texasgrown.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:55:50 -0600

Alfalfa has a compound in it called triacontinal. Rose are especially enamo=
red with this compound.


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The following from http://www.wegmansnursery.com/services.asp?page_id=89
As it disintegrates, alfalfa yields an alcohol, triacontanol, to which rose=
s take a particular shine. When it reaches their roots, roses act as though=
 they've been aching for a stiff drink and manifest their appreciation with=
 basal breaks, rosarian lingo for new growth emanating from the bud union (=
the landmark created by budding hybrid roses onto rootstock).

Rosarians live for basal breaks; they're the ticket for increased vigor and=
 lower production. An annual mulching with alfalfa nearly guarantees such s=
pirited developments.


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For a more scientific view of this compound, see http://www.super-grow.biz/=
Triacontanol.jsp

Steve Bridges

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: butch ragland
  To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 12:40 PM
  Subject: [compost_tea] alfalfa pellets



  Alfalfa pellets have been recommended as a good
  enoculant for tea. Does anyone have knowledge or
  references about some special value in alfalfa.

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