Making Alfalfa Tea for Roses: A Rose Grower's Secret

Many rose enthusiasts swear by alfalfa tea. Here's the recipe:

1. Place 10 cups of alfalfa meal or pellets (from feed stores) in a 32-gallon lidded trash can.
2. Fill with water, stir, and steep 4–5 days, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups Epsom salts if desired.
3. Keep the lid ON—the mixture smells strong by day 3. Open when the family is away.
4. Apply 1 gallon monthly per large rose bush for strong canes and lush foliage.