Lucerne variety SUDARYNYA is a high-value leguminous forage crop widely used both for feeding animals and as a cover crop. This crop is characterized by high cold hardiness and the ability to withstand frosts up to 20-25 °C without snow cover, and down to minus 40 °C under snow. Lucerne grows well on various soil types, except peaty and acidic soils, preferring neutral soil reaction with pH 6.5-7.5. Seeds germinate at temperatures of 1-2 °C, while maximum yield is achieved at 25 °C. Due to rapid regrowth after mowing (3-4 times per season), lucerne provides stable and nutritious feed throughout the summer. Lucerne stems can reach heights of up to 150 cm, while the root system develops deeply—up to 4 meters in the second year of life, allowing the crop to effectively utilize moisture and nutrients from deep soil layers. Such a developed root system contributes to improved soil structure, increasing its looseness and fertility. Moreover, lucerne accumulates nitrogen in the soil, which positively affects subsequent crops and reduces the need for additional fertilizers. At dense planting, it suppresses weed growth and is resistant to many diseases, making it one of the most undemanding and profitable crops for cultivation. Lucerne variety SUDARYNYA is characterized by high protein, carotene, vitamin, and microelement content, making it a valuable feed for dairy cows, pigs, young livestock, and poultry. Leaves contain xanthophyll and non-nitrogenous extractive substances such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, and starch, which provide complete nutrition for animals. Harvesting lucerne before flowering allows obtaining feed with maximum nutritional value. This variety is characterized by high yield of green mass, dry matter, and seeds, which is confirmed by studies comparing it with other popular lucerne and esparcet varieties.
