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AFX 439 Alfalfa
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Performance
- A widely adapted variety that will maximize yield and quality under aggressive management systems
- Strong disease and pest package including stem nematodes for western growers
- High performing variety with excellent yield performance when longer rotations are desired
Management
- Adapted to production zones all across the U.S. where fall dormancy 3, 4 or 5 varieties are normally recommended
- Provides high quality forage when aggressively managed for dairy feed
- A Hi-Ton® variety with a fast green-up rate after harvest
- Expected to perform very well in mixtures with cool season grasses or other legumes
Appearance at Harvest Maturity
- Plants at bud stage will be medium-tall and feature a uniform canopy of large, medium-green leaves
Description
CHARACTERISTICS
- Yield Rating: 5 or best
- Fall Dormancy : 4
- Winter hardiness class : 1.5
- Multifoliate leaf expression: 68%/MF
- FastGrowth rating: 2.01/Fast
DISEASES
- Anthracnose: HR
- Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) : HR
- Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) : R
- Bacterial wilt: HR
- Fusarium wilt: HR
- Phytophthora Root Rot : HR
- Fusarium Wilt : HR
- Verticillium Wilt : HR
- Blue alfalfa aphid: R
- Cowpea aphid: HR
- Pea aphid: R
- Spotted alfalfa aphid: HR
- Stem nematode: R