Lucerne LUZELLE is a perennial herbaceous plant from the legume family, intended for cultivation in cold regions. This variety is characterized by high dry matter yield, averaging 69.7 tons/ha in the central region, and perenniality exceeding 4 years. Lucerne is primarily used for producing hay, silage, and ensilage, making it a valuable feed resource for agriculture. However, it should be noted that the variety's resistance to verticillium wilt is low, requiring careful plant protection.
The plant features a strong root system capable of penetrating up to 4 meters deep by its second year, ensuring resilience to adverse soil conditions and enabling lucerne to thrive on nutrient-poor and infertile soils. Stems reach a height of up to 1.5 meters, thin and covered with abundant leaves, contributing to high productivity and feed quality. Lucerne LUZELLE regrows quickly after mowing, improves soil structure, enriching it with nitrogen and suppressing weed growth.
In addition to its feed use, lucerne is also used as a green manure crop for soil restoration and improvement. Flowering occurs in June-July, with purple-colored flowers adding additional decorative value to crops. Lucerne seeds are brown and have a characteristic shape, facilitating sowing and handling. Due to its unique properties and high nutritional value, lucerne LUZELLE is a versatile crop in demand in agricultural production.
