{"product_id":"seed-per-kg-lucerne-l56-ctd-g-s-xlr8-25-s-w-seeds","title":"L56 Lucerne Seed – Goldstrike XLR8® Treated – Per Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-9\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-10\"\u003eL56 Lucerne (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem id=\"c1-id-11\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-12\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-13\"\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-14\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-15\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-16\"\u003e is a proven semi-winter-dormant lucerne (Dormancy 5) developed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-17\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-18\"\u003egrazing, hay and silage production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-19\"\u003e. A versatile dual-purpose variety, L56 combines strong seedling vigour, high forage quality and good persistence, making it suitable for both dryland and irrigated production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-21\"\u003eL56 has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003elow, broad crown and high grazing tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-24\"\u003e, allowing it to withstand regular grazing while maintaining stand persistence. It also has strong pest and disease resistance and good leaf retention during periods of stress. The Goldstrike XLR8® seed treatment assists establishment and protects young seedlings during the critical early growth stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-25\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-27\"\u003eUses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul id=\"c1-id-28\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-29\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-30\"\u003eGrazing – beef, dairy and sheep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-31\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-32\"\u003eHay and silage production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-33\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-34\"\u003ePermanent and medium-term pasture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-35\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-36\"\u003eDryland or irrigated production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-37\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-38\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-39\"\u003ePlanting Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-40\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-41\"\u003eLucerne is generally best established during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-42\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-43\"\u003eautumn or spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-44\"\u003e, when adequate soil moisture and suitable temperatures are available. In warmer\/subtropical areas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-45\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-46\"\u003eearly autumn through early winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-47\"\u003e can provide good establishment conditions. Avoid establishing into waterlogged soils or when young seedlings are likely to experience severe moisture stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-48\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-49\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-50\"\u003eSowing Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul id=\"c1-id-51\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-52\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-53\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-54\"\u003eDryland:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-55\"\u003e 4–10 kg\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-56\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-57\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-58\"\u003eHigh rainfall \/ irrigated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-59\"\u003e 18–25 kg\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-60\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-61\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-62\"\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-63\"\u003e approximately 5–15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-64\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-65\"\u003eFor best establishment, sow into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-66\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-67\"\u003efirm, fine, weed-free seedbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-68\"\u003e with good seed-to-soil contact. Lucerne performs best on deep, well-drained soils and does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" id=\"c1-id-69\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-70\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-71\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul id=\"c1-id-72\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-73\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-74\"\u003eSemi-winter dormant – Dormancy 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-75\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-76\"\u003eExcellent dual-purpose grazing and hay variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-77\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-78\"\u003eHigh grazing tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-79\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-80\"\u003eStrong seedling vigour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-81\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-82\"\u003eGood pest and disease resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-83\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-84\"\u003eExcellent leaf retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-85\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-86\"\u003eHighly persistent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-87\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-88\"\u003eGoldstrike XLR8® treated seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49985666154738,"sku":"100737621","price":17.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/seed-per-kg-lucerne-l56-ctd-g-s-xlr8-25-s-w-seeds","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}