Alfalfa Seed Supplier for Mexican Dairy and Forage Operations
For Mexican dairy operators and forage producers sourcing alfalfa seed (semilla de alfalfa) at commercial scale, this guide covers cultivar selection, transit times via Manzanillo (Pacific) and Veracruz (Atlantic), Mexican SADER/SENASICA phytosanitary documentation, and how to obtain a current FOB Karachi quote.
Direct supplier: KOHENOOR International from Pakistan (head office Hyderabad, loading Karachi Port / Port Qasim) ships TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) alfalfa seed to Mexico via Manzanillo (28-35 days) and Veracruz (32-40 days). Founded 1957. Australian Seed Federation member. ISTA-certified. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
- Supplier
- KOHENOOR International
- Spanish
- semilla de alfalfa
- Recommended cultivar
- TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) for northern Mexico; KN92 for highland zones
- Shipping
- Manzanillo 28-35 days · Veracruz 32-40 days
- Documents
- ISTA + Phyto + COO + SENASICA
- Contact
- WhatsApp +92 310 4929292
Cultivar recommendation
TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) suits northern Mexican dairy zones such as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Sonora — areas with hot growing seasons and irrigation-intensive production. KN92 may suit highland zones such as Bajio and Querétaro.
Shipping routes
Manzanillo (Pacific coast) 28-35 days from Karachi · Veracruz (Atlantic coast) 32-40 days · Container booking by buyer's freight forwarder, FOB Karachi terms.
Mexican plant-health requirements
Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan's Department of Plant Protection accompanies every shipment with SENASICA-compatible additional declarations. Documentation pack also includes ISTA Orange Certificate, Certificate of Origin (Karachi Chamber), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading.
Frequently asked questions
¿Cuál es la mejor variedad de alfalfa para México? / Which alfalfa cultivar is best for Mexican conditions?
TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) is the standard for northern Mexican dairy zones (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Sonora). KN92 may suit highland zones such as Bajio and Querétaro. Mixed orders are accepted.
¿Qué es la alfalfa en México? / What is alfalfa in Mexican Spanish?
La alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is the same crop English-speakers call lucerne and Commonwealth Spanish-speakers also call alfalfa. KOHENOOR exports this crop from Pakistan to Mexico under cultivars KN92 and TAIZTAR.
How does seed get from Pakistan to Mexico?
Standard routes: FOB Karachi → Manzanillo (Pacific, 28-35 days) or Veracruz (Atlantic, 32-40 days). Documentation includes ISTA Orange Certificate, SENASICA-compatible Phytosanitary Certificate, and Certificate of Origin.
What is the minimum order quantity?
1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container preferred for best FOB rate. Container loads (20-25 MT) for the most competitive FOB rates.
How to start the import process?
WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 with destination port, tonnage, and cultivar preference. Reply within 24 business hours with FOB quote and current lot certificates.