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Lucerne (Alfalfa)

Sown Oct–Nov · 45 per cut to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for lucerne (alfalfa).

Its window is Oct–Nov. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Oct–Nov
Duration 45 per cut
Spacing 30 cm rows
Soil pH 6.5–7.5
Water 600–900 mm
Temperature 15–30 °C
Seed rate 12–15 kg
Yield 80–100 t green
Watch for Wilt, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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