The Garden Fertilizer That Changes Everything - Alfalfa Pellets (Quick Garlic Planting Guide)

Here are the 3 reasons why using Alfalfa Pellets is a garden game changer. One of them is that is has a natural plant growth hormone. I also show you a quick guide to planting garlic.

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0:00 Introduction to Alfalfa Pellets as a Fertilizer
0:20 Reason 1: Supplies N, P, & K and Other Plant Nutrients
1:00 Reason 2: It Has a Natural Plant Hormone That Stimulates Growth
1:50 Reason 3: It is Effective and So Much Cheaper
2:20 Will Animals Eating the Alfalfa Pellets be an Issue?
2:30 How to Use Alfalfa in Your Garden Beds

Quick Planting Guide for Garlic
4:00 What is Hardneck Garlic?
4:28 Spacing & Planting Depth for Garlic
5:30 When to Plant Garlic & Why It Needs a Cold Period (Important)
6:20 Watering Frequency & The Goal is Strong Roots Right Now
7:50 Review of the Benefits of Alfalfa as a Fertilizer
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