Lucerne Seeds Supplier - Pakistan
Lucerne seed (Medicago sativa) is the same crop as alfalfa - lucerne is the standard name used in Australia, the UK, South Africa, New Zealand, and Commonwealth dairy markets, while alfalfa is the standard name in the USA and most of MENA. KOHENOOR International is a Pakistan-based direct exporter of wholesale lucerne seed, established 1957, ISO 9001 + HACCP + ISTA-certified per lot, member of the Australian Seed Federation, and serves 70+ countries from Karachi Port.
Lucerne (alfalfa) seed export from Pakistan, the essentials
- Same crop, two names
- Lucerne (Commonwealth English) = Alfalfa (American English) = Medicago sativa
- Supplier
- KOHENOOR International (Hyderabad HQ, Karachi loading, Australia branch)
- Founded
- 1957 (third-generation family business)
- Industry membership
- Australian Seed Federation Member #1200264
- Quality management
- ISO 9001 + HACCP + ISTA Orange Certificate per lot
- Country markets
- Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Pakistan, India, and 60+ more
- MOQ
- 1 MT trial, 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate
- WhatsApp
- +92 310 4929292
Why source lucerne seed from Pakistan
- Competitive FOB Karachi pricing vs. Argentine, Australian, or American origin lucerne
- Multiple cultivars matched to climate - cold-tolerant for temperate zones (Russia, Central Asia, US northern, Canada), heat-tolerant for hot arid (GCC, Egypt, Sudan, sub-Saharan Africa), drought-resistant for arid smallholder systems
- ISTA Orange Certificate per lot - matches the same international standard buyers expect from Australian or European origin lucerne
- KOHENOOR has an Australia branch office (Officer, Victoria) and is a member of the Australian Seed Federation - we understand the lucerne nomenclature, packing conventions, and documentation expectations of Commonwealth buyers
- Halal certification available for GCC, South-East Asia, and African Muslim-majority markets
- Direct producer relationship - no broker chain
Lucerne seed cultivar options
| Climate | Best cultivar profile | Target markets |
|---|
| Cold / continental | Cold-tolerant Pakistani selection | Russia, Central Asia, northern China, USA northern, Canada, UK, northern Europe |
| Hot arid / tropical | Heat-tolerant Pakistani selection | GCC, Egypt, Sudan, Iraq, Libya, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South Asia |
| Arid smallholder / pastoral | Drought-resistant Pakistani selection | Arid smallholder dairy in Asia and Africa |
Lucerne seed shipping routes from Karachi
| Destination | Port | Transit |
|---|
| Australia | Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Fremantle | 21-32 days sea |
| New Zealand | Auckland / Tauranga / Lyttelton | 30-40 days sea |
| UK | Felixstowe / Southampton | 18-24 days sea |
| South Africa | Durban / Cape Town | 25-32 days sea |
| Kenya | Mombasa | 8-14 days sea |
| UAE | Jebel Ali | 5-7 days sea (fastest route) |
Lucerne seed wholesale RFQ template
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24 business-hour reply.
Lucerne seed RFQ - [your country]
Company: ___
Destination port: ___
Tonnage: ___ MT
Target arrival month: ___
Intended use: forage / pasture / dairy / sprouting
Cultivar preference (if known): cold-tolerant / heat-tolerant / drought-resistant / let us recommend
Documentation: standard / halal / fumigation / non-GMO LoG / EU Organic
Payment: TT against BL / LC at sight
Packing: 25 kg PP / 50 kg jute / 1 MT FIBC / private label
WhatsApp: ___
Email: ___
Direct contact - 24-hour reply guaranteed
WhatsApp the destination + tonnage and we will quote within 24 business hours.
WhatsApp +92 310 4929292Frequently asked questions
Is lucerne the same as alfalfa?
Yes. Lucerne and alfalfa are two names for the same crop, Medicago sativa. Lucerne is the standard name in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and most Commonwealth markets. Alfalfa is the standard name in the USA, Mexico, and most of MENA. The seed itself is the same.
Who is the leading lucerne seeds supplier in Pakistan?
KOHENOOR International is Pakistan's longest-running direct lucerne / alfalfa seed exporter, established 1957. Member of the Australian Seed Federation (#1200264). ISO 9001 + HACCP + ISTA-certified per lot. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
Does KOHENOOR ship lucerne seed to Australia?
Yes. KOHENOOR has an Australia branch office in Officer, Victoria, and is a member of the Australian Seed Federation. We ship Pakistani-origin lucerne seed to Australian dairy and forage operators with full documentation meeting AQIS phytosanitary requirements.
Are KOHENOOR lucerne seeds dodder-free?
Yes. Every lot ships with an ISTA Orange Certificate confirming purity and germination percentages. Our cleaning process uses gravity tables, indent cylinders, and manual rogueing to remove dodder (Cuscuta) and other weed contaminants.
Can lucerne seed from Pakistan be EU Organic certified?
Yes, EU Organic / USDA NOP / JAS organic certification is available on request, subject to 5 MT minimum and 60-90 day lead time.
What documents accompany lucerne shipments from Karachi?
Standard pack: ISTA Orange Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan Department of Plant Protection, Certificate of Origin from Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading. Available on request: Halal certificate, Fumigation certificate, Letter of Guarantee against GMO, third-party microbial / pesticide residue / heavy metals testing.
Why is KOHENOOR's Australia branch office relevant for lucerne buyers?
Australia is the world's reference market for lucerne nomenclature, quality standards, and cultivar performance benchmarks. KOHENOOR's Australia branch office in Officer, Victoria, combined with our Australian Seed Federation membership, means we understand and apply Australian-standard documentation, packing, and quality expectations across all our lucerne shipments worldwide.