Alfalfa Meal Buying Guide: Meal vs Pellets, Protein Grades and Quality

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On October 12, 2026

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Quick answer: Alfalfa is sold as meal (ground) or pellets. Higher-protein grades (around 17–20%) come from leafier, earlier-cut alfalfa and have a greener colour. Check protein, fibre, moisture and freedom from mould and dust. Pellets reduce dust and waste for feeding; meal mixes more easily into rations, compost and soil.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Protein grades	About 15–20%
Quality signs	Green colour, leafy, fresh smell
Moisture	Low; no mould
Meal	Mixes easily, more dust
Pellets	Less dust, less waste
Uses	Feed and organic fertilizer

Meal vs pellets

Form	Best for	Notes
Alfalfa meal	Mixing into feed, compost and soil	Can be dusty
Alfalfa pellets	Rabbits, horses, cattle; garden use	Less dust and waste

How to judge quality

Protein on the certificate of analysis (higher = leafier alfalfa)
Green colour: brown can mean weathering or overheating
Fresh smell; no mould or musty odour
Low dust and fines

Uses

Alfalfa is a fibre and protein feed for rabbits, horses and cattle, and a popular organic fertilizer. See our alfalfa meal feeding guide or order alfalfa meal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between alfalfa meal and pellets?

Meal is ground alfalfa that mixes easily; pellets are compressed meal that reduce dust and waste.

How do I know alfalfa meal is good quality?

Look for high protein, green colour, a fresh smell and no mould or excessive dust.

Can alfalfa meal be used as fertilizer?

Yes. It adds nitrogen, potassium and organic matter and is popular for roses and vegetables.

Buy in bulk: request a wholesale quote from NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Siburan, Sarawak. Call or WhatsApp +60 13-739 1922 or email info@ndrgkokalenterprise.com.

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