Alfalfa (Lucerne) seed suppliers & varieties
Perennial forage legume — premium hay, dairy ration and dehydrated meal.
Growing conditions
Cool to warm season; 15–28°C. Deep, well-drained soil, pH 6.5–7.5.
Climate
Wide adaptation; varieties from very-dormant to non-dormant.
Greenhouse
Not applicable.
Open field
Multi-year stands with 3–10 cuts/year depending on climate.
Water
Moderate–high; deep-rooted, tolerates drought.
Market demand
Dairy, beef and equine hay; surging Middle East and Asia dairy demand.
Disease resistance
- • Verticillium wilt
- • Phytophthora root rot
- • Aphanomyces
- • Aphids
- • Weevils
Recommended regions
- • USA
- • Spain
- • Saudi Arabia
- • UAE
- • Argentina
- • China
Export opportunities
USA, Spain, Australia and Sudan lead hay exports.