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Product Details
Sowing Rate
20kg/ha
Sowing Depth
1-2cm
Sowing Period
Apr-Sept
Overwinter Use
Y
Lucerne (Medicago sativa)
Excellent nitrogen fixer over 2-4 years
Suits lighter, chalky soils
Source of pollen and nectar for pollinators
Deep tap roots - tolerates dry conditions
Highly digestible source of protein and minerals
Product Details
Sowing Rate
20kg/ha
Sowing Depth
1-2cm
Sowing Period
Apr-Sept
Overwinter Use
Y
