AURORA LUCERNE Seeds
Botanical Name: Medicago sativa
Winter Activity Rating: 6 (moderately winter active)
Aurora Lucerne is a productive, drought-tolerant perennial lucerne variety suited to temperate and subtropical regions across Australia. With a winter activity rating of 6, it offers an excellent balance between winter growth, persistence, and grazing recovery. Ideal for pasture systems, hay production, orchards, vineyard inter-rows, and soil improvement programs, Aurora develops deep taproots that help break up compacted soils while improving long-term soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
This versatile lucerne variety provides high-protein forage for livestock and valuable flowering habitat for bees and beneficial insects. Regular grazing or cutting encourages dense regrowth and helps maintain plant vigour.
- Winter active rating 6 — balanced winter growth and persistence
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Deep taproots improve soil structure and water infiltration
- Fixes atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic root nodules
- Excellent high-protein forage and hay production
- Supports pollinators and beneficial soil biology
- Suitable for grazing, green manure, orchards, vineyards, and cover cropping
Pack Sizes & Approximate Coverage
- 250 g: Covers approx. 125–1,250 m²
- 1 kg: Covers approx. 500–5,000 m²
- 20 kg: Covers approx. 1–10 hectares
Coverage varies depending on sowing density and application method.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Perennial legume
- Growth Height: 50–80 cm
- Winter Activity: Rating 6
- Root System: Deep taproot
- Drought Tolerance: High once established
- Pest Note: No aphid resistance — monitor crops regularly
Sowing Information
- Seeding Rate: 2–20 kg per hectare depending on use
- Light Oversowing / Mixed Pasture: 2–5 kg/ha
- General Pasture Mix: 5–10 kg/ha
- Dense Monoculture Stand: 12–20 kg/ha
- Coverage Per Acre: Approx. 0.8–8 kg per acre
- Sowing Depth: 0.5–1.5 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained fertile soils preferred
- Ideal Soil pH: 6.0–8.0
When to Sow Aurora Lucerne in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Growing Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | Autumn to Spring | Best sown with reliable rainfall and moderate soil temperatures. |
| Subtropical | Late Autumn to early Winter | Cooler months improve establishment and moisture retention. |
| Cool Regions | Spring or early Autumn | Avoid sowing into frost-prone conditions. |
| Arid & Semi-Arid | Autumn or early Spring | Irrigation during establishment improves success rates. |
| Tropical | Generally not recommended | High humidity and waterlogging reduce persistence. |
Quick Growing Guide
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Germination Time | 7–14 days |
| Watering | Keep moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature |
| Growth Habit | Long-lived perennial with seasonal growth flushes |
| Grazing Management | Allow recovery between grazing for maximum persistence |
| Green Manure Use | Slash before flowering and incorporate or mulch in place |
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