yielding through the fall period no matter how good the growing conditions . Less dormant varieties typically yield more in the fall , green up earlier in the spring and recover more quickly between cuttings . The strategy should be to choose less fall dormant varieties that meet the winter survival requirement . These plants will green up earlier in the spring and recover more quickly between cuttings to give higher total season yields .
• Forage quality : Many new varieties on the market have improved forage quality . Evaluate alfalfa varieties based on estimated digestibility , intake and relative forage quality compared to standard varieties .
• Pure Alfalfa Seeding Rate : Target for 10 lb / ac for direct seeding . If broadcasting and incorporating use 15 lb / ac .
• Inoculated Seed : All Proven ® Seed forage alfalfas are pre-inoculated with rhizobia bacteria to increase alfalfa plant root nodulation .
• Recommended Planting Window : Mid-April to first week of June depending on soil temperatures .
WINTER SURVIVAL FALL DORMANCY DISEASE RESISTANCE REGROWTH POTENTIAL ROOTING TYPE
4.4
Verticillium Wilt - HR Fusarium Wilt - HR Phytophthora Root Rot - HR
3-4 cuts Tap Root
2.1
Verticillium Wilt - HR Fusarium Wilt - HR Phytophthora Root Rot - HR
1-2 cuts Tap Root
4.0
Verticillium Wilt - HR Fusarium Wilt - HR Phytophthora Root Rot - HR
3-4 cuts Tap Root
2.0
4.0
Verticillium Wilt - HR Fusarium Wilt - HR Phytophthora Root Rot - HR
Verticillium Wilt - HR Fusarium Wilt - HR Phytophthora Root Rot - HR
1 cut Creeping Root
2-3 cuts Tap Root
† † † 2-3 cuts
Creeping and Tap Root
Alfalfa 7