Alfagen L56 Lucerne Seed - Goldstrike Xlr8® Treated - Per Kg
- Suitable for
- Sheep, Beef, Dairy
AlfaGen L56 lucerne seed, Goldstrike XLR8® treated, sold per kg.
AlfaGen describes L56 as a dual-purpose lucerne variety for Australian conditions suiting a wide range of soil types and enterprises. With its low and broad crown, L56 can produce high-quality hay or a persistent grazing paddock, depending on the grower's needs.
Quick facts (AlfaGen)
- Dormancy: semi-winter dormant 5
- Enterprises: sheep, beef, dairy
- Uses: grazing, hay, silage
- Grazing tolerance: high - 8
- Seedling vigour: reduced time to first cut
- Leaf retention: ability to retain leaf under stressful conditions
- Seed treatment: Goldstrike XLR8®
Sowing
- Sowing rate: dryland 4-10 kg/ha; rainfall/irrigation 18-25 kg/ha
- Sowing depth: 5-15 mm, into a prepared soil bed
- Sowing time: autumn and early spring
- Dryland rainfall: typically 500-1200 mm annually (subtropics) and 250-800 mm annually (southern and western Australia)
L56 lucerne requires deep, well drained soils (sands to moderately heavy clays). It is intolerant of high levels of exchangeable aluminium and periods of waterlogging. Goldstrike® treated seed comes inoculated with the correct rhizobia.
Common Questions
What is L56 lucerne?
A semi-winter dormant (5) dual-purpose lucerne from AlfaGen for grazing, hay and silage, suited to sheep, beef and dairy enterprises. It has a low and broad crown and high grazing tolerance (8).
What is the seed treatment?
The seed is Goldstrike XLR8® treated. AlfaGen states Goldstrike® treated seed comes inoculated with the correct rhizobia.
What sowing rate and depth should I use?
Dryland 4-10 kg/ha; rainfall/irrigation 18-25 kg/ha. Sow 5-15 mm deep into a prepared soil bed.
When should I sow it?
AlfaGen lists the sowing time as autumn and early spring.
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.