Alfalfa mix?

[cchadww]

We are planting 4 acres of alfalfa to be bailed for deer and horses. Considering mixing in some timothy grass or clover. Any input / insights / experience on a mix vs pure alfalfa stand?

 

[Bassattackr]

Red clover is a popular companion. But can complicate spraying options if you intend to do so.

 

[Sligh1]

If you want tonnage for horses - add Timothy. It will do 0 for deer though & take away from the overall nutrition of the plot for deer. Not a big deal though. Timothy is best companion grass to add tonnage for baling IMO. Another way to add tonnage/nutrition/attraction to plot is to drill in winter peas & rye in the fall/ late summer.