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PGI 529 Alfalfa

Performance

  • For growers who aggressively manage and harvest their alfalfa acres
  • 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
  • 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

Description

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Yield rating: 5 or Best
  • Fall dormancy: 5
  • Winter hardiness: 1
  • Multifoliate leaf expression: 31%/Low MF
  • FastGrowth rating: 2.21/Very Fast

DISEASES

  • Anthracnose: HR
  • Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) : HR
  • Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) : LR
  • Bacterial wilt: HR
  • Fusarium wilt: HR
  • Phytophthora Root Rot : HR
  • Fusarium Wilt : HR
  • Verticillium Wilt : HR
  • Blue alfalfa aphid: MR
  • Cowpea aphid: LR
  • Pea aphid: R
  • Spotted alfalfa aphid: MR
  • Northern Root Knot: R
  • Stem nematode: R