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Sequel 9 Lucerne

Sequel 9 Lucerne – a dormancy 9, highly winter-active, fast-establishing variety delivering high yields, excellent feed quality and strong persistence for hay and silage.

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Highly winter active lucerne


Sequel 9 Lucerne is a highly winter-active variety designed for fast establishment, strong winter growth and rapid recovery between cuts. With a winter activity rating of 9, Sequel 9 suits farmers aiming for intensive hay or grazing production under irrigation or high-rainfall systems where productivity and regrowth speed matter.

It combines excellent feed quality with strong disease resistance and persistence, delivering dense, leafy stands with fine stems and high leaf retention. Australian-bred and proven across a wide range of soils, Sequel 9 is a dependable choice for high-output lucerne programs that need both yield and quality.


Key benefits of Sequel 9 Lucerne

  • Winter activity 9: Strong winter growth and quick recovery for intensive hay or grazing systems.
  • Fast establishment: Vigorous seedlings for early ground cover and early feed supply.
  • High yield and quality: Produces dense, leafy crops with fine stems and excellent palatability.
  • Strong persistence: Maintains productivity over multiple years under frequent cutting or grazing.
  • Excellent disease resistance: Protects against major lucerne diseases including anthracnose and phytophthora root rot.
  • Australian-bred genetics: Proven performance across local dryland and irrigated environments.
  • Versatile performer: Ideal for short- to medium-term rotations focused on high-value forage production.

Variety Sequel 9 Lucerne
Species Lucerne
Type Hay
Dormancy Winter Activity 9
Sowing rate 8-25kg/ha
Sowing depth 5-10mm
Minimum rainfall 350mm p.a
pH (CaCl2) 5.0-8.0
Inoculant Group Group AL Rhizobium
Unit size 25kg

Annual rainfall kg/ha
Marginal dryland (350 mm – 450 mm) 4–8
Dryland (450 mm – 600 mm) 8–15
Favourable dryland (600 mm – 800 mm) 15–25
High rainfall / irrigated (800 mm+) 25