Barenbrug Sardi Grazer Lucerne Seed (winter Active 6) Per Kg

Barenbrug Sardi Grazer Lucerne Seed (Winter Active 6) - Per Kg

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Barenbrug Sardi Grazer Lucerne Seed (Winter Active 6) - Per Kg at a glance

SARDI-Grazer was developed through a GRDC funded project aimed at increasing the persistence of lucerne in mixed grazing/cropping systems, where large paddocks limit the use of rotational grazing.

It has proven to be the variety of choice across all enterprises where less than ideal grazing management occurs.

SARDI-Grazer is well suited to permanent pastures systems in the medium to high rainfall areas, where long periods of continuous grazing (over four weeks) by sheep or cattle is common practice.

Key features

  • Market leading grazing tolerant lucerne variety
  • Persists under periods of set stocking up to two months once established
  • Winter activity rating 6 (6.5 effectively)
  • Requires minimal rotational grazing management
  • Broadly adapted to a variety of farming systems

Key benefits

  • Persistence 8–10 years+
  • Exceptional persistence across a range of environments from low to high rainfall, dryland and irrigation
  • Well suited to mixed swards with perennial grasses such as winter active tall fescue, cocksfoot or phalaris

Specifications
Soil type: Deep or well drained
Sowing rate: 10 kg/ha
Minimum rainfall: 325 mm
pH range: 5.4–8.0

Sowing rate: 10 kg/ha. To gain sound establishment the crop should only be lightly grazed in the first year, as per all lucerne varieties. Once established, it can be grazed in a two-paddock rotation with 6–8 weeks grazing followed by 6–8 weeks recovery. The recovery period is critical for recharging energy reserves of the plant. Lucerne may be suitable for planting in soils with lower pH levels, provided exchangeable Aluminium levels are very low. A reliable soil test and advice from an agronomist is strongly recommended.

Common Questions

What is SARDI-Grazer lucerne and what's it bred for?

SARDI-Grazer is a market leading grazing tolerant lucerne variety developed through a GRDC funded project. It was designed to increase the persistence of lucerne in mixed grazing/cropping systems where large paddocks limit the use of rotational grazing. It's the variety of choice where less than ideal grazing management occurs.

Which farming systems and rainfall areas suit this lucerne?

SARDI-Grazer is well suited to permanent pasture systems in medium to high rainfall areas, and has exceptional persistence across a range of environments from low to high rainfall, dryland and irrigation. It's broadly adapted to a variety of farming systems.

How does SARDI-Grazer handle continuous grazing?

SARDI-Grazer is designed for situations where long periods of continuous grazing by sheep or cattle are common practice. It persists under periods of set stocking up to two months once established, and requires minimal rotational grazing management.

How long will this lucerne last and what's the winter activity rating?

SARDI-Grazer has a persistence of 8–10 years plus. It has a winter activity rating of 6 (6.5 effectively). It mixes well with perennial grasses such as winter active tall fescue, cocksfoot or phalaris.

Do you ship this product Australia-wide?

Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.

Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?

Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.

SKU: 30101033
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