{"product_id":"alfalfa-hunter-river-928","title":"Alfalfa (Lucerne) Hunter River Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hunter River'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHunter River Lucerne is a traditional Australian lucerne variety introduced by early settlers and widely grown throughout the country until the late 1970s, when newer cultivars with improved aphid resistance became available. This historic variety is valued for its low-growing habit, allowing it to withstand heavier grazing than many modern lucernes while providing highly nutritious forage for livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spring and summer growing perennial, Hunter River performs best in fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It extends productive growth through autumn, winter and spring, making it particularly valuable in temperate regions. While productive and persistent under suitable conditions, it can be more susceptible to pests and diseases than newer lucerne varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 450–550 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5–10 mm deep into a well-prepared seedbed with good soil moisture. Hunter River requires fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and is not suited to waterlogged conditions. Sow during autumn and winter in warmer regions, or in spring in temperate areas. Recommended sowing rates are \u003cstrong\u003e4–10 kg per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on local conditions and intended use. Once established, plants develop deep roots that provide excellent drought tolerance and long-term productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":46649672106202,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":48293589876954,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48293588926682,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/S_Lucerne.jpg?v=1784851810","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/alfalfa-hunter-river-928","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}