lucerne-alfalfa
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From our crop reference
Lucerne (Alfalfa) is a fodder crop, a perennial. Sow it in Oct–Nov and expect to harvest in 45 per cut. It wants a pH of 6.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 15–30°C. Plant at 30 cm rows, allowing 12–15 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 80–100 t green. Watch for wilt, aphid.
Growing Lucerne (Alfalfa)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Rabi (Winter) Fodders: Lucerne (Rajko/Alfalfa) is the queen of fodders, rich in protein.
Rabi (Winter): Lucerne (Rajka/Alfalfa) and Berseem are the kings of winter fodder, rich in protein.
Forage species to consider Lucerne (alfalfa): deep-rooted perennial high-protein legume for cut-and-carry or grazing rotations.
Rabi (Winter): Berseem, Lucerne (Lasun Ghas), Oats.
Legumes: Subterranean or white clovers boost protein and lamb growth where drainage and pH allow; lucerne on raised beds for summer feed if irrigation or dryland deep soils permit.
Rabi Season: Berseem, Lucerne (Alfalfa), Oats (Jai).
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