PGI 459 Alfalfa with StandFast Fast Growth trait

Management Profile

  • For use in the Southwestern U.S. for hay, haylage or rotational grazing
  • Performs very well on the better soils and on the tougher soils
  • Salinity tolerance will help boost yields
  • 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

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

Key Agronomic Characteristics

Fall Dormancy
9.0
Multifoliolate Leaf Expression
10%

Pest Package

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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