{"product_id":"1-kg-premium-alfalfa-lucerne-seeds-high-protein-forage-for-livestock-international-supply","title":"1 Kg Premium Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seeds ,High-Protein Forage for Livestock | International Supply","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium Alfalfa (Lucerne) Seeds – \u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow nutritious, high-protein green fodder with our quality Alfalfa seeds. Commonly known as Lucerne, Alfalfa is a perennial, multi-cut legume forage suitable for dairy cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, horses and other livestock. It is valued for its excellent palatability, leafy growth and natural protein, vitamin and mineral content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Phytosanitary Charges \u0026amp; Trackable  Shipping  Included In Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial, multi-cut fodder crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces leafy, protein-rich forage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for green feeding, hay and silage mixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps improve soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for temperate, subtropical and mild dry climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan remain productive for approximately 3–5 years under suitable growing conditions and good management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting and Cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first cut is generally ready approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–75 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvest when about 10% of the plants begin flowering or when the crop reaches the recommended maturity for your local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second harvest can normally be taken approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–40 days after the first cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on temperature, irrigation, soil fertility and plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsequent cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLater cuts may be taken every \u003cstrong\u003e25–40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth. Under favourable conditions, farmers may obtain approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 cuts per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the climate, variety and crop-management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave around \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 cm of stubble above ground level\u003c\/strong\u003e while harvesting to support healthy and rapid regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpected Fodder Yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions and proper management, Alfalfa may produce approximately \u003cstrong\u003e35–50 metric tonnes of green fodder per hectare per year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Actual yield varies according to variety, climate, irrigation, soil fertility, cutting stage and crop care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Cultivation Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–25 kg per hectare, depending on seed size, germination, sowing method and local recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5–1.5 cm; avoid deep sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually begins within 5–10 days under suitable moisture and temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained loam soil is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist during establishment; avoid standing water and waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sunlight is recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed inoculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inoculation with a suitable \u003cem\u003eRhizobium\u003c\/em\u003e culture is recommended where Alfalfa has not been cultivated previously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and International Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for domestic and international orders in different package sizes. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Phytosanitary documentation \u0026amp; Trackable  Shipping  Included In Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germination, harvesting time, number of cuts and yield are approximate. 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