The king of forages. A 4.5 lb bag plants between 1/5 and 1/4 acre for straight seeding or to include in your perennial mixes. Seed alfalfa at 18-22 lbs. per acre when seeding straight.This alfalfa is winter hardy and will typically last 4-5 years. Multi Max is a multi leaf alfalfa that is highly attractive and contains higher levels of protein than common alfalfas.