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 Blend contains creeping alfalfa, winter hardy alfalfa and a high quality multi leaf alfalfa. is winter hardy and will typically last 4-5 years. The creeping alfalfa handles deer browsing better than traditional alfalfas. Recent research shows potential for higher yields when alfalfa is planted with multiple varieties. It has a synergistic effect.