Lucerne (Alfalfa) Seeds – Royal Seed

Lucerne Alfalfa from Royal Seed is a high-yielding forage variety known for excellent standability and superior feed quality. It produces dark green, leafy, fine-stemmed plants suitable for dairy and livestock feeding systems.

This Lucerne Alfalfa variety offers strong performance across a wide range of soil types and harvest schedules. It is ideal for farmers seeking quality lucerne seeds in Kenya for reliable, high-protein forage production.

Lucerne/Alfalfa – Planting Guide

• Type: Forage crop (Lucerne / Alfalfa)
• Maturity: 35–40 days
• Spacing: 30 cm × drill
• Ideal Conditions: Wide range of soil types
• Usage: Fresh fodder, hay, and livestock feed
• Watering: Adequate moisture during establishment
• Seed Rate per Acre: 6–8 kg
• Dormancy Rating: Very non-dormant (9.2)

Key Agronomic Traits

• Outstanding crude protein content of 12–15%
• Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) of 55–60%
• Dark green, leafy, fine-stemmed growth
• High yield under varied harvest schedules
• Very fast recovery after cutting
• Tolerant to major insect, disease, and nematode pests
• Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt