LUCERNE IS RICH
HIGH MINERAL CONTENT K< '50T.S (>n i'FT INTO EAUTJi I' : tiie American name of .-d----f;il , a dehydrated preparation of iikvrne is now being used by dietitians to supplement tlu: dud ol pen- ■ Fullering from malnutritionMany siories have been !.«;!.1 tin:'--19-11 concerning Hie benei'icial qualities of various grasses, once their cellulose has been removed, but at present lucerne (alfalfa) heads the list in its mineral content. From tentative experiments so far
made the opinion is held that lucerne, when added to the compost head, increases considerably the available mineral supply needed for the healthy development of plant life. Minerals in such a form also activate bacterical activity in the soil, which is highly desirable. Lucerne is one of the outstanding mineral gatherers of the plant world; its roots often penetrate 15ft into the soil, and have the power of absorbing a great number of minerals. A partial analysis of the ash content of lucerne reveals the presence, in significant quantities, of the following: Potash, calcium, soda, magnesium, chlorides, sulphates, phosphates and iron.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 5, 19 January 1942, Page 6
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174LUCERNE IS RICH Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 5, 19 January 1942, Page 6
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