
AFX 469
Hi-Ton® Performance Alfalfa
Performance
-
For growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa acres.
-
An 11% yield advantage versus PGI 557.
-
FastGrowth ability shaves 3 to 5 days off the time between harvests to maximize seasonal yield.
-
A strong 1.5 winter survival rating.
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.
-
Average seedling year yield performance when spring direct seeded.
-
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 dark green leaves.
Agronomics
Fall dormancy class: FD 4
Winter hardiness class: WS 1.5
Multifoliate leaf expression: 47%/Low MF
FastGrowth rating: 2.11/Fast
PGI 529
StandFast® FastGrowth
Performance
-
For growers who aggressively manage and harvest their alfalfa acres to maximize milk per acre.
-
FastGrowth ability shaves 3-5 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.
Agronomics
Fall dormancy class: FD 5
Winter hardiness class: WS 1
Multifoliate leaf expression: 31%/Low MF
FastGrowth rating: 2.21/Vert Fast
324 LH BRAND
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.
Agronomics
Fall dormancy class: FD 3
Winter hardiness class: WS 2
Multifoliate leaf expression: Moderate MF
FastGrowth rating: 2.0/Fast