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Hi-Gest 660 Alfalfa
PERFORMANCE
- A high yield potential, Hi-Gest variety with improved fiber digestibility*, intake and extent of digestion versus other semi-dormant alfalfas
- A product of conventional plant breeding with a variety patent – U.S. Patent No. 9,648,826
- Consistent, stable, on-farm performance since 2015
MANAGEMENT
- Responds to today’s recommended alfalfa best management practices
- Adapted to aggressive high quality or more relaxed high tonnage management systems
- Rations are easily balanced by a nutritionist with an accurate feed test to take advantage of this trait
Description
CHARACTERISTICS
- Yield Rating: 5 or best
- Fall Dormancy : 6
- Multifoliate leaf expression: High
- FastGrowth rating: 1.86/Average
- Salinity tolerance:
Germination: Tolerant
Forage production: Tolerant
DISEASES
- Anthracnose: HR
- Bacterial wilt: R
- Fusarium wilt: HR
- Phytophthora Root Rot : HR
- Fusarium Wilt : HR
- Verticillium Wilt : R
- Blue alfalfa aphid: R
- Cowpea aphid: R
- Pea aphid: HR
- Spotted alfalfa aphid: HR
- Northern Root Knot: HR
- Southern Root Rot: HR
- Stem nematode: HR
