PGI 459 Alfalfa with StandFast Fast Growth trait

Management Profile

  • PGI 557 displays outstanding yield potential across a wide range
    of geographies
  • Ideal for growers looking to maximize tonnage and quality over
    the entire season
  • Excellent regrowth allows for aggressive harvest management
  • Medium early maturity to one-tenth flower
  • No known soil type or management limitations

Forage Quality

harvest system

Performance for the Way You Farm

PGI557 Alfalfa Performance Data

Field Appearance at Harvest Maturity

  • Medium-tall, showy variety with a dense canopy
  • Medium dark green foliage

Key Agronomic Characteristics

Fall Dormancy
5.0

Winter Hardiness, Winter Survival Index

2.0
Multifoliolate Leaf Expression
66%

Highly Resistant to Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt (BW), Fusarium Wilt (FW), Phytophthora Root Rot (PRR), and Verticillium Wilt (VW).  Resistant to Aphanomyces (Race I), Aphanomyces (Race II), Pea Aphid (PA) and Spotted Alfalfa Aphid (SAA).

Ratings are based on average performance of the variety over a wide range of climate and soil types. Actual performance may be adversely affected by extreme conditions. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.

 

 

 

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  PGI 557 Alfalfa