Alfalfa / Yonca Seed Supplier for Turkish Dairy Operations
For Turkish dairy operators and forage producers sourcing alfalfa seed (yonca tohumu) at commercial scale, this guide covers cultivar selection for Turkish climatic zones, transit times via Mersin, Izmir, and Istanbul Ambarli ports, and how to obtain a current FOB Karachi quote.
Direct supplier: KOHENOOR International ships KN92 (cold-tolerant) and TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) alfalfa seed (yonca tohumu) to Turkey via Mersin (8-12 days), Izmir (10-14 days), Istanbul Ambarli (12-16 days). Founded 1957. ISTA-certified. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
- Supplier
- KOHENOOR International
- Turkish
- yonca · yonca tohumu
- Recommended cultivar
- KN92 for Anatolian winters; TAIZTAR for southeastern Turkey
- Shipping
- Mersin 8-12 days · Izmir 10-14 days · Istanbul Ambarli 12-16 days
- Documents
- ISTA + Phyto + COO
- Contact
- WhatsApp +92 310 4929292
Cultivar recommendation
KN92 (cold-tolerant) suits central Anatolian dairy zones with cold winters — Konya, Ankara, Aksaray, Karaman. TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) suits southeastern Turkey including Şanlıurfa, Adana, Mersin zones.
Shipping to Turkish ports
Mersin (Mediterranean) 8-12 days · Izmir (Aegean) 10-14 days · Istanbul Ambarli (Marmara) 12-16 days · Iskenderun similar to Mersin. FOB Karachi shipping terms.
Documentation
Standard ISTA Orange Certificate + Phytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Origin. Turkish customs accepts this documentation pack.
Frequently asked questions
Türkiye için hangi yonca çeşidi uygundur? / Which alfalfa cultivar suits Turkish conditions?
KN92 (cold-tolerant) is the standard for central Anatolian dairy zones with cold winters. TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) suits southeastern Turkey. Mixed orders are accepted.
Yonca nedir? / What is yonca?
Yonca is the Turkish name for alfalfa (Medicago sativa), the same crop English-speakers call lucerne. KOHENOOR exports yonca tohumu (alfalfa seed) from Pakistan to Turkey.
How does seed get from Pakistan to Turkey?
Standard routes: FOB Karachi → Mersin (8-12 days), Izmir (10-14 days), or Istanbul Ambarli (12-16 days). Iskenderun similar to Mersin.
What is the MOQ?
1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container preferred for best FOB rate. Container loads (20-25 MT) for competitive FOB rates. Annual contracts above 100 MT receive tiered volume terms.
İletişim nasıl? / How to contact?
WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 with port + tonnage. 24 business-hour reply.