Alfalfa (Also Available In Organic)
Alfalfa is the main legume that is used in hay production. Alfalfa is usually cut 3 to 4 times a year, however some varieties are cut 5 times. Alfalfa is also used in pastures with specially bred pasture varieties.
Characteristics
Persistence
HIGH
Flooding Tolerance
POOR
Drought Tolerance
HIGH
Winter Hardiness
HIGH
Palatability
HIGH
Yield Potential
HIGH
Grazing Tolerance
Medium
Suitable Soil Types
Sand | Loam | Clay (bar goes halfway through sand and fully through Loam and Clay)
Planting Depth
1/4 Inch
Cutting Height
3 Inches
Seeds Per lb
225000
PH. Level
6-8
Alfalfa Varieties
- Bulletproof HD®: Improved digestibility with Race 2 Aphanomyces Resistant
- Extreme HD®: Low lignin, improved digestibility (Additional Information - PDF)
- Perfection: Standfast 4 to 5 cut haylage variety (Additional Information - PDF)
- Performer: Exceptional leaf to stem ratio, used for dry hay and export market (Additional Information - PDF)
- Haygrazer: Pasture variety with sunken crown (Additional Information - PDF)
- GESECO Brand: Two unique varieties blended together
- Alfalfa: Economically priced