Alfalfa
AFX 579
103 RM
Hi-Ton® Performance Alfalfa
Performance
- For growers who aggressively manage and harvest their alfalfa acres to maximize dry matter yield per acre.
- FastGrowth ability shaves 3 to 5 days off the time between harvests to maximize seasonal yield.
- Carries a strong, multiple-pest package to protect fast-growing plants and aggressively managed acres.
Management
- Fast-growing variety for production areas that use fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfas, and when four or more cuts are expected each season.
- Very early harvest maturity; reaches late bud or early flower 3 to 5 days ahead of most dormant alfalfas.
- Very fast green-up after harvest and accelerated growth to harvest maturity.
Appearance at Harvest Maturity
- Tall and showy, with large leaves.
- Fall dormancy class FD 5
- Winter hardiness class WS 2.5
- Multifoliate leaf expression 49%/Low MF
- FastGrowth rating 2.26/Very Fast
324 LH BRAND
103 RM
Potato Leafhopper Resistance
Performance
- Features genetic resistance to potato leafhopper injury to improve harvestable yield and forage quality.
Management
- Adapted to production acres that annually expect potato leafhopper injury and where chemical control isn’t practical.
- Best adapted to three-cut or four-cut harvest or rotational grazing systems.
- Performs well in mixtures with cool-season grasses or other legumes.
Appearance at Harvest Maturity
- Medium plant height, leafy canopy and medium-green leaves.
- Fall dormancy class FD 3
- Winter hardiness class WS 2
- Multifoliate leaf expression Moderate MF
- FastGrowth rating 2.0/Fast