Kuzbas Lucerne is a variety of perennial leguminous crop, known for its valuable fodder and nectar-producing properties. Kuzbas Lucerne seeds are small-grained, mustard-colored, resemble sesame in appearance, and have a bitter taste, which allows them to be used in cooking as a spice. Due to their easy germination, the seeds yield tender sprouts with a nutty flavor that can be eaten to add an appetizing crunch and grainy texture to dishes. Kuzbas Lucerne is distinguished by its freshness, as seeds are packed on the day of order and meet storage sanitary standards. In agriculture, lucerne is widely used as a fodder crop to produce hay, grass meal, and other fodder mass. The plant possesses a powerful root system that improves soil structure, increases its water and air permeability, and promotes humus accumulation, which positively affects land fertility. Growing lucerne requires compliance with agrotechnical measures, including proper selection of predecessors, soil processing, fertilization, sowing, care, and harvest collection. Besides agricultural application, Kuzbas Lucerne is used in medicine and cosmetology thanks to its beneficial properties. In cooking, its seeds are added to pilafs and soups; it is recommended to introduce them into dishes at the end of preparation to preserve maximum benefits from thermal treatment. Also, healthful teas and infusions are prepared from lucerne, which have a health-promoting effect. The variety is registered and adapted for growing in various regions of Siberia and the Far East, which confirms its resilience and high productivity.
