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“Lucerne, the plant”
(medicago Sativa)
Lucerne, (plants) can live up to 30 years and are capable
of sending roots down to an incredible 10 metres. It has great value for
soils, being a “Legume” which adds nitrogen to the soil through its root
system.
This plant is respected world wide, some cultures call it the “father of
all foods”. Humans can consume Lucerne in the form of alfalfa sprouts and
various health extracts.
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“Earthco Lucerne”
Earthco chopped Lucerne mulch is not recycled cosmetic
mulch. It is clean, high quality Lucerne produced from the rich alluvial
river flats of the Lachlan Valley.
The product is superior because it is selected for quality and processed
to ideal fibre length (the same as you find naturally on the forest
floor).
Earthco chopped Lucerne Mulch thatches naturally on gardens and looks
great.
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“Lucerne, the nutrient”
When harvested and processed into “mulch” the Lucerne continues to improve
the environment through downloading nutrients to the soil and greatly
reducing the need to water. |
Benefits of mulching with Lucerne
include….
- Perfect worm food, no need to dig when
you have well fed worms.
- Conditions and improves soil structure.
It does this through adding organic matter to the soil as well as adding
significant amounts of calcium.
- Low salt level. Many manures and
composts contain excessive amounts of salt which is damaging to the
plants and soil.
- Stimulates root growth. Research has
shown that Lucerne contains root growth stimulating hormones.
- Perfect balance of trace elements for
healthy growth.
- Non acidifying. The perfect pH for
optimum plant growth.
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