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Lucerne also termed as `Queen of fodders'. It is a Multi-cut Variety. It is a deep-rooted perennial fodder legume adapted to a 7-8 Kg/Acre or 20 Kg/ha.wide range of conditions ranging from tropical to alpine. It is a very palatable and nutritious forage legume containing 15 - 20% crude protein on dry matter basis. Lucerne adds nitrogen to the soil and improves soil fertility. It is grown for green fodder, hay, silage but does not tolerate close grazing. Not suitable for very hot and very cold climates. Recommended seed rate 20 kg/ha. First harvest 75 - 80 days after sowing. Subsequent harvests are made at intervals of 25 - 30 days. Alfalfa is a rich source of vitamins a, c, e, and k. This alfalfa seed is rich in antioxidants and an excellent source of protein and minerals and vitamins. It contains all the good qualities of the miracle plant Lucerne. They are cleaned, sprouted, and roasted for various purposes. Harvesting: Alfalfa Plant If planting alfalfa for livestock, it will need to be harvested and cured prior to flowering (known as early-bloom stage). It becomes more difficult for these animals to digest once the plant matures. Harvesting in this early-bloom stage also ensures the most optimal nutrient percentages, which is often found in the plant’s leaves.