Hi all!

I'm using cover crops. I'm new to growing Alfalfa. What I need is some advice, but mainly I need a "keyword" or a gardening term, perhaps, so I can research it.

The problem:

The Alfalfa seed blows around in Oklahoma wind or washes around when watered or during rain storms. I'm looking for the particular sowing technique that addresses this matter.

Perhaps one should firm the soil bed after seeding? If so, will the tiny Alfalfa seeds be able to propagate in my amended heavy clay loam? I don't want to reduce germination rate as I'm covering a large garden area. I know that different plants/grains need different environments. My problem here are 35 mph wind gusts (on average, can be greater at times which nothing is immune).

Unfortunately, I am not able to put up a temporary wind break. I intend on planting things as natural wind breaks (permie). That will take time.

Thanks!

bon