- Yield potential: 3
- Forage quality: 3
- Stand persistence: 3
- Root type: tap
- Regrowth rate: 3
- Traffic tolerance: NR
- Salt tolerance: NR
Alfalfa
Main attributes
- Fall dormancy: 4
- Disease resistance index score: 27/30
- Winter hardiness: 2
- Best use:
Key highlights
- Economical product for rangeland, grass mixes or minimal management
- Improved genetics for good yield and persistence
- Suitable for dryland or irrigated operations
Product characteristics
Agronomics
Diseases
- Anthracnose-Race 1: R
- Anthracnose-Race 5: NR
- Aphanomyces-Race 1: R
- Aphanomyces-Race 2: NR
- Bacterial Wilt: HR
- Fusarium Wilt: R
- Phytophthora Root Rot: HR
- Verticillium Wilt: HR
Insects
- Pea Aphid: R
- Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: NR
- Blue Alfalfa Aphid: NR
Nematodes
- Stem Nematode: NR
- Northern Root-knot Nematode: NR
- Southern Root-knot Nematode: NR
Alfalfa fall dormancy adaptation zones
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Alfalfa fall dormancy adaptation zones can vary from the above map, which should be used as a general reference. Local climates and individual variety characteristics affect variety selection.
In general, newer varieties with increased winter hardiness allow growers to plant varieties with a higher fall dormancy rating than in the past.
Best use index
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