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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Butch Ragland
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