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Lucerne

Lucerne is the queen of all fodders. It is rich in protein, calcium and phosphorus Due to perennial in nature it can stand in the field up to many years (4-5 years). It also enhances soil fertility.

Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha

 

Sr. No.

Variety Name

Year of Release

Sowing Time

Potential Yield
(Maund/Acre)

Recommended Areas

        Salient Features

1

Sargodha Lucerne

2002
For Fodder
Mid October–Mid November
For Seed
Mid October–Mid November

 

1315.78

Sargodha, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Rajanpur, Sadiqabad, R.Y.Khan
  • Multicut, profuse tillering capacity, high fodder yielding, long duration, wider adaptability, and rich in protein
  • It stays in the field for 5-7 years with one time sowing and gives fodder yield during whole the year
  • It gives 130 t/ha green fodder yield