Upper Murray Seeds Silverado 9 Lucerne - Per Kg
Upper Murray Seeds Silverado 9 lucerne seed, sold per kg.
Winter activity: Highly Winter Active - 9. UMS: bred to suit all Australian lucerne growing areas from the subtropics to dryland or irrigation conditions.
- For mixed grazing and hay production enterprises
- Highly persistent in dryland and irrigation
- Rapid regrowth after grazing and cutting
- Well suited to hay production systems
- Significantly better than usual leaf retention when hay making
Sowing rates (UMS): dryland 6-15 kg/ha; irrigation 15-30 kg/ha; blend 1-4 kg/ha. Sow at approximately 1 cm depth.
Sowing time: Lucerne can be established successfully whether it is sown in autumn, winter or spring. Autumn establishment is better suited to winter active or highly winter-active varieties as they have better frost tolerance. For spring established lucerne aim to sow mid August onwards as the soil temperature begins to increase.
Lucerne seed must be inoculated with the AL strain of rhizobium to ensure effective nodulation. Do not sow into an 'old' lucerne stand - allow a minimum of one year between stands. Silverado 9 has improved acid soil tolerance although it is highly recommended to lime prior to sowing. It grows well on a wide range of well drained soils including deep loams, sands, loam over gravel.
Common Questions
What is Silverado 9 lucerne?
A Highly Winter Active (9) lucerne from Upper Murray Seeds, bred to suit all Australian lucerne growing areas from the subtropics to dryland or irrigation conditions, for mixed grazing and hay production enterprises.
What sowing rate should I use?
Dryland 6-15 kg/ha; irrigation 15-30 kg/ha; blend 1-4 kg/ha. Sow at approximately 1 cm depth.
When should I plant it?
Lucerne can be established in autumn, winter or spring. UMS notes autumn establishment suits highly winter-active varieties as they have better frost tolerance; for spring, aim to sow mid August onwards.
Does it need inoculant?
Yes - lucerne seed must be inoculated with the AL strain of rhizobium to ensure effective nodulation.
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.