HERFS/AUTUMN BONUS TYDSKRIF 2026

SUMMER PERENNIAL LEGUME 1 Koöperasie Street, Oudtshoorn, South Africa +27 44 203 5295 | » Improved salinity tolerance for variable irrigation water » Selected for strong resistance to key leaf diseases » Handles extreme temperature fluctuations exceptionally well » Produces premium-quality hay with excellent colour » Highly winter-active with rapid regrowth for high yields Nutrient demand (kg|ha) N P K Ca Mg Establishment 0 20 30 10 5 Top dressing 10 30 40 15 10 » 10 – 25 t DM|ha|annum » Hay » Silage The informationprovided inthistechnicalproductsheet isderived fromtrustedandreliablesourcesand ispresentedwith the sincere intention to be accurate. While every effort has been made to ensure precision, AgroFors disclaims any legal liability fortheconsequencesresulting fromtheacceptanceoftheserecommendations.Product imagesare for illustration purposesonly.Varietiesmarkedwithan*areexperimentalandpendingregistrationforinclusionontheNationalVarietyList. Planting date JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Seed size ± 460 000 seeds|kg Seeding rate 25 – 30 kg|ha Adapted to most soil types. Prefers well- drained, loamy to sandy soils. 5 , 0 – 7 , 5 850 mm + SOIL REQUIREMENTS USES PRODUCTION POTENTIAL FERTILI SE R REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHMENT KEY FEATURES Lucerne Dormancy 9 AlphaTec 921* is a winter-active (dormancy 9) lucerne variety developedforpremiumhayproductionunderdemandingconditions. It shows improved tolerance tomoderate salinity, making it suitable for irrigation areas with fluctuating water quality. AlphaTec 921* was selected for enhanced leaf disease resistance and performs exceptionally well in environments with large temperature swings, suchasveryhotdaysfollowedbycoolnights.Thisresiliencesupports excellent hay colour, leaf retention, and overall forage quality. pH Medicago sativa AlphaTec 921