Down to Earth Alfalfa Meal 2.5-0.5-2.5 | 0.5lb - OMRI Listed

Natural Growth Stimulant and Compost Activator for Roses and Flowering Plants, 0.5lb

Alfalfa contains triacontanol, a naturally occurring fatty alcohol that research has linked to stimulated growth and improved flowering, which is part of why rose growers have used alfalfa meal for generations rather than switching to a synthetic growth product. Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal 2.5-0.5-2.5 delivers that natural growth compound along with trace elements and organic matter, and its favorable carbon-to-nitrogen ratio also makes it a useful compost bio-activator.

The 0.5lb size suits home gardeners maintaining a small rose bed or ornamental planting, or those trialing Alfalfa Meal before committing to a larger bag.

Key Features & Benefits

• OMRI Listed — reviewed and approved for use in certified organic production systems.
• Contains triacontanol — a naturally occurring compound in alfalfa associated with stimulated root development and flowering.
• Trace elements — alfalfa supplies a broad range of micronutrients that support plant development.
• Compost bio-activator — high organic matter and a favorable carbon-to-nitrogen ratio help speed up pile decomposition.

Who Should Use Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal

This fits rose growers and organic gardeners who want a natural soil conditioner and growth stimulant for flowering plants, plus anyone maintaining a compost pile who wants a bio-activator instead of a synthetic accelerant.

About Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal

Alfalfa Meal is one of the OMRI Listed soil conditioners Down To Earth Distributors has produced at its Eugene, Oregon facility since 1977, part of a catalog built around natural, single-ingredient organic inputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Alfalfa Meal recommended for roses specifically?

Alfalfa naturally contains triacontanol, a fatty alcohol that research has associated with stimulated growth and improved flowering response. Rose growers have used alfalfa meal for this reason for decades, applying it around the drip line and watering it in.

Is Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal OMRI Listed?

Yes, it's reviewed and OMRI Listed for use in certified organic production systems. The meal is milled straight from dried alfalfa with no synthetic processing aids.

Can Alfalfa Meal be used in a compost pile?

Yes, its high organic matter content and favorable carbon-to-nitrogen ratio make it an effective compost activator when mixed evenly through the pile. It speeds up microbial decomposition rather than acting as a standalone fertilizer in that context.

How is Alfalfa Meal typically applied to established plants?

Work it into soil around the drip line of established plants, or incorporate it into planting beds before transplanting. It can also be steeped in water to brew an alfalfa tea for use as a liquid soil drench.

What sizes does Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal come in?

It's available in 0.5lb, 4lb, and 25lb sizes, ranging from a trial-size bag for a few beds up to a larger supply for growers managing multiple rose or flower plantings. Picking the right size mostly comes down to how many plants or beds you're treating in a season.