Lucerne Hay (also known as alfalfa) is an ideal nutrient-rich, organic mulch. It offers a range of benefits for both soil and plants:
Adds nutrients: Lucerne is naturally high in nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and trace minerals, helping to feed plants as it breaks down.
Improves soil structure: It enriches the soil with organic matter, encouraging microbial and worm activity for better soil aeration and fertility.
Boosts growth: The natural growth stimulant triacontanol found in lucerne promotes strong root and shoot development.
Garden Lucerne Hay Bales (1 ot 3 Bales). For higher volumes, please see the other lucerne item below. A rough estimate of the bale dimensions is 90 cm W x 50 cm D x 40 cm H.
This lucerne hay is ideal as a garden mulch or fertiliser and will add much-needed nitrogen to your soil. Covering your topsoil with lucerne mulch will also help prevent the soil from drying out prematurely from the elements.
Some people also use this lucerne as bedding for their chickens or other poultry. Once they are done using it as bedding they then re-use it in the garden as a mulch or even as excellent fertilizer.
If you're looking for a lucerne hay to feed your rabbits, guinea pigs, horses or other pets, please consider our premium QLD lucerne, which is listed below, as it is generally greener and fresher than this economical garden lucerne.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. If applied as a mulch, how many square metres does a bale cover?
A. As a rough estimate, it covers 10 to 12 square metres, depending on how thick it's applied.