Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Conventional Seed Guide

ALFALFA PERFORMANCE TABLE Variety WSI FD DRI Phytophthora Root Rot Stem Nematode Bacterial Wilt WL 365HQ High Quality 1.1 4.9 30/30 HR R WL 354HQ Aphanomyces2 1.4 3.9 35/35 HR MR WL 358LH Leafhopper 2.0 4.1 30/30 HR R WL 356HQ.RR Roundup Ready 1.6 3.8 35/35 HR HR Viking 390AP Brand 2.0 4.0 35/35 HR Viking 372HD Brand 2.0 4.0 30/30 HR Viking 370HD Brand 1.7 3.7 29/30 HR MR Viking 300BR Brand Branch Rooted 1.7 3.8 34/35 HR R Viking 542LH Brand Leafhopper 2.5 3.2 30/35 HR LR ForeGrazer V 1.9 3.5 34/35 HR R Viking 330M Brand 2.5 3.2 29/30 HR Matrix Creeping 2.0 2.5 25/30 R Viking 357 Brand 2.0 4.0 34/35 HR Viking 3100 Brand 2.6 3.0 28/30 HR Honest John Brand 3.0 Black Market Flemish 2.2 3.0 S Vernal 2.2 2.0 11/30 S WSI = Winter Survival Index (Lower number indicates better survival) Fusarium Wilt Vertic. Aphano- Wilt myces 1 Aphano- Anthrac- myces 2 nose Pea Alfalfa Traffic Aphid Aphid Tolerance HR HR HR HR HR HR HR X HR HR HR HR HR HR R R X HR HR HR HR HR R R X HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR X HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R HR HR R HR HR R R HR HR HR HR R HR R R HR HR HR HR HR R HR HR HR R HR R HR R R X R HR MR HR HR R MR R HR X HR HR HR R HR R HR MR LR HR R R R R FD = Fall Dormancy DRI = Disease Resistance Index (Higher number indicates later dormancy, faster regrowth after cutting) Winter Survival Index (WSI)—A standardized test that measures the ability of alfalfa varieties to withstand severe winters. Varieties are rated from 1 (superior) to 4 (adequate). If a variety does not have a WSI rating, you can use the Fall Dormancy as a guide. The most persistent alfalfas are those with low WSIs and good pest and disease resistance. Fall Dormancy (FD)—The measure of how tall an alfalfa plant grows after the last cutting and before going dormant for the season. An alfalfa with a lower number goes dormant earlier in the fall. Resistance HR = Highly Resistant R = Resistant MR = Moderately Resistant LR = Low Resistance S = Susceptible DRI = D isease Resistance Index (30 = highest, 6 = lowest) Forage Quality—Varieties that have a high Relative Feed Quality (RFQ) are designated with either HQ or HD (WL 365HQ, WL 354HQ, WL 356HQRR, Viking 372HD and Viking 370HD). Disease & Pest Resistance—Poorly drained fields require alfalfas with better disease resistance (especially Phytophthora and Aphanomyces). Select varieties with superior disease resistance to ensure a long, productive stand. 22 800.352.5247 • 507.373.3161 • www.alseed.com

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