Patrick....I knew I would get some kickback from other members over my comparison between the alfalfa pellets vs. the organic alfalfa meal. I am not trying to change anyone's mind here. But from my experience using both forms of alfalfa, there is absolutely no comparison. Hands down the organic meal was far better as far as growth, and color of the blooms. As far as price goes, consider this. If 1 50 lb bag of the 'organic' alfalfa meal lasted me 2 1/2 yrs, how many bags of alfalfa pellets would you buy in that same time frame?? One bag of the pellets lasted me a month for 244 daylilies and sdlgs! And if you are lucky enough to find the alfalfa meal around your area, you are ahead of the game. My neighbor next door who has a 2nd home here, lives outside of Boston. Her husband found the meal at a local 'Agway' store, and was fortunate enough to get the last of 2 bags they sold.