Can you grow alfalfa in South Carolina?

SENECA — South Carolina could soon see a return of the “Queen of Forages” to supplement the “King of Forages,” bermudagrass. Known to many as the “Queen of Forages,” alfalfa is not a new crop in the southern United States. It has been grown in the region since the late 1800s.Click to see full answer. Considering this, does alfalfa grow in the South?Alfalfa is a versatile crop that can be used for pasture, or as hay, silage, or greenchop. Alfalfa is not a new crop in the South. It has been grown in the region since the late 1800’s and continues to be recognized as a superb forage species.Secondly, what environment does alfalfa grow in? Alfalfa can be sown in spring or fall, and does best on well-drained soils with a neutral pH of 6.8–7.5. Alfalfa requires sustained levels of potassium and phosphorus to grow well. Furthermore, where does alfalfa grow best? Easily grown and propagated, alfalfa adapts well to nearly any garden, tolerating a wide range of growing conditions. It makes a good drought-resistant plant too, as it doesn’t like wet feet. In fact, too much moisture can lead to mold growth. When growing alfalfa, choose an area with plenty of full sun.Is alfalfa a warm or cool season?Alfalfa, a legume, has a faster photosynthesis rate than most other C3 plants. The protein content of alfalfa leaves is very high and most of the protein is ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase. Korean and striate lespedeza are considered warm season but their photosynthesis systems are inefficient C3 systems.