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Alfalfa Sprouts How To: Tips On How To Grow Alfalfa Sprouts At Home

By Jackie Carroll

If you are concerned about the recalls of alfalfa sprouts over the past few years, try growing your own alfalfa sprouts. Learn to grow your own alfalfa sprouts in the article that follows.

Growing Alfalfa – How To Plant Alfalfa

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

Alfalfa is a cool-season perennial commonly grown for feeding livestock or as a cover crop and soil conditioner. Read this article to learn more about how to grow alfalfa in your garden area.

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