Fertilizing Established Alfalfa: Why Potassium Often Matters More Than Nitrogen

When an established alfalfa field begins losing color or slowing down after several cuttings, nitrogen is often the first fertilizer nutrient that comes to mind. That reaction makes sense in grass crops because nitrogen has a strong and visible effect on vegetative growth. Alfalfa, however, operates under a different fertility system. A healthy, effectively nodulated […]