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L91®

LUCERNE
: Medicago sativa

L91® lucerne is a top choice among highly winter active varieties in the Australian market, ideal for forage production in short cropping rotations. With a good pest and disease resistance package and superior yields compared to Sequel, L91® offers a more profitable solution for farmers.

Features & benefits

Economical choice

Offers great value, delivering strong quality and yield at an affordable price point

Rapid establishment in cooler months

Increased planting window

Highly winter active

Maximising year-round production

Quick facts

Dormancy

Highly winter active 9

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Sowing rate

Dryland: 4-10kg/ha

Rainfall/irrigation: 18-25kg/ha

Rainfall

Dryland typically requires 500mm to 1200mm annually (subtropics) and 250mm to 800mm annually (southern and western Australia). Irrigation is preferred.

Grazing tolerance

High – 6

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

Key strengths of L91® lucerne

Thinking about adding this to your program? Here’s why it’s a smart choice for achieving consistent results season after season.

  • Strong forage yield and quality
  • Good pest and disease rating
  • Year-round production
  • Economical option
Lucerne global breeding program

Learn about our global lucerne breeding program

Our advanced breeding program brings together elite genetics and years of research and expertise to deliver lucerne varieties that thrive in tough conditions – delivering quality, persistence, and yield where it counts.

Download the Lucerne Advisor

The Lucerne Advisor series is your practical guide to lucerne success, from paddock preparation and establishment to grazing management and persistence. Clear, easy-to-follow advice written for Australian conditions.

Lucerne advisor
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Give your seed the strongest start

At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.