Alfalfa Meal Fertilizer: Benefits for Roses, Vegetables and Soil Health

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On October 18, 2026

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Quick answer: Alfalfa meal is a gentle organic fertilizer (roughly 2.5-0.5-2 NPK) that adds nitrogen, potassium, trace minerals and organic matter. It also contains triacontanol, a natural plant growth stimulant, which is why rose growers love it. Mix it into soil or compost, or soak it to make “alfalfa tea”, and reapply every few weeks during the growing season.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Typical NPK	About 2.5-0.5-2
Bonus	Triacontanol (natural growth stimulant)
Burn risk	Very low
Best for	Roses, flowers, vegetables, compost
Release	Medium (weeks)
Forms	Meal or pellets

Why gardeners use alfalfa meal

Gentle nutrients that rarely burn plants.
Triacontanol encourages root and shoot growth.
Feeds soil life and speeds up compost.

How to apply

Use	Method
Roses and shrubs	Work into soil around the plant and water in; repeat during the season
Vegetable beds	Mix into soil before planting
Compost	Sprinkle between layers to add nitrogen
Alfalfa tea	Soak meal in water for a few days, strain and water plants

Combine for a complete feed

Pair alfalfa meal with meat and bone meal for phosphorus and feather meal for long-lasting nitrogen.

Order alfalfa meal or compare fertilizers in our organic fertilizer guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is alfalfa meal good for roses?

Yes. It adds gentle nutrients and triacontanol, a natural growth stimulant that roses respond to well.

What is the NPK of alfalfa meal?

Roughly 2.5-0.5-2, plus trace minerals.

How do I make alfalfa tea?

Soak alfalfa meal in water for a few days, strain it and use the liquid to water plants.

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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