TAIZTAR Alfalfa Seed — Heat-Tolerant Pakistani Cultivar

Name: TAIZTAR Alfalfa Seed (Medicago sativa) — Heat-Tolerant Pakistani Cultivar | Kohenoor International
Brand: Kohenoor International

TAIZTAR Alfalfa Seed — Pakistani Heat & Tropical Cultivar

TAIZTAR is Kohenoor International's premium Pakistani alfalfa cultivar (Medicago sativa) — bred specifically for HOT and tropical climates with exceptional heat tolerance, drought resistance and high cutting frequency. ISTA orange certified, 0% dodder, exported by ISO 9001 + HACCP-accredited Kohenoor since 1957.

TAIZTAR Variety Profile

TAIZTAR is the proprietary Pakistani alfalfa cultivar developed and exported by Kohenoor International. TAIZTAR is specifically bred for HOT, tropical and sub-tropical markets where heat tolerance, drought resistance and continuous regrowth are critical. Performs exceptionally under center-pivot irrigation in desert climates and tropical rainfall regimes. Disease resistance: bacterial wilt, anthracnose, leaf spot diseases, aphid resistance. Persistence: 4-6 years under intensive cutting. Plant height: 75-95 cm. Leaf-to-stem ratio: 0.65-0.72. Crude protein: 23-25% at flowering. RFV: 170-185. Best dairy and forage cultivar for buyers in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, Kenya, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines.

Specifications

Variety code	TAIZTAR
Botanical	Medicago sativa L.
Climate fit	Hot · Tropical · Sub-tropical · Desert irrigation
Origin	Pakistan — proprietary Kohenoor International cultivar
Persistence	4-6 years
Plant height	75-95 cm
Crude protein	23-25% at flowering
Heat tolerance	Excellent — performs at 45°C+
Drought tolerance	High — deep taproot 3-5m
Disease resistance	Bacterial wilt · anthracnose · leaf spot · aphids
Best for	GCC (Saudi/UAE) · MENA (Egypt/Libya/Sudan) · East Africa (Kenya) · SE Asia tropics

Best Markets for This Variety

Saudi Arabia (NEOM, Hail, Qassim, Tabuk), UAE (Al Ain), Egypt (Toshka, New Valley), Sudan (Gezira), Libya (Sirte, Kufra), Iraq (Babil, Kurdistan), Algeria (Setif, Hauts Plateaux), Kenya (Rift Valley), Cambodia, Thailand (Saraburi), Vietnam (Lam Dong), Indonesia (East Java), Philippines (Bukidnon).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAIZTAR alfalfa seed?

TAIZTAR is a Pakistani-bred Kohenoor alfalfa cultivar (Medicago sativa) selected for hot and tropical climates. It is heat-tolerant to 45°C and above, drought-tolerant, and delivers high biomass under irrigation.

Which countries is TAIZTAR best suited for?

TAIZTAR suits the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), MENA (Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), Africa (Kenya, South Africa), and Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia). For cold climates, choose Kohenoor's KN92 variety.

How heat- and drought-tolerant is TAIZTAR?

TAIZTAR tolerates temperatures of 45°C and above and performs well in arid, desert, and irrigated forage systems, making it the preferred alfalfa cultivar for Gulf and North African growers.

What are the specifications and minimum order for TAIZTAR?

TAIZTAR ships at ≥98% purity, ≥85% germination, ISTA tested, HS code 120921, with 0% dodder guaranteed. Minimum order is 5 metric tonnes; full 20'FCL (25–27.5 MT) preferred. Lead time is 25–35 days.

Is TAIZTAR alfalfa seed dodder-free?

Yes. Every TAIZTAR lot is guaranteed 0% dodder (Cuscuta) and certified on the ISTA orange certificate provided with each shipment.

TAIZTAR Alfalfa Seed — Pakistani Heat & Tropical Cultivar

TAIZTAR Variety Profile

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