Description
Highly winter active lucerne
Siriver 9 Lucerne is one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted lucerne varieties, valued for its versatility, yield and reliability. With a winter activity rating of 9, it delivers excellent winter growth and rapid regrowth after cutting or grazing, making it ideal for intensive hay and silage systems under irrigation or high rainfall.
Renowned for its persistence and high-quality feed, Siriver produces fine-stemmed, leafy stands that remain productive over multiple seasons. It also offers solid disease resistance and adaptability across a wide range of soil types and environments — a proven performer that continues to set the standard for reliable lucerne production.
Key benefits of Sequel 9 Lucerne
- Winter activity 9: Excellent winter production and rapid regrowth after cutting or grazing.
- Proven performer: Long-standing reputation for reliability and adaptability across environments.
- High yield and quality: Fine stems and high leaf retention deliver premium hay and silage.
- Strong persistence: Maintains productivity over several years with good crown strength.
- Good disease resistance: Tolerant to common lucerne diseases including anthracnose and phytophthora.
- Versatile use: Suits hay, silage and rotational grazing under dryland or irrigation.
- Widely proven genetics: Established benchmark variety trusted by Australian farmers for decades.
| Variety | Siriver 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 |




