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Organic alfalfa seed growers in production
field of Organic Viking 540LH Brand Alfalfa
Organic Hardy Brand Alfalfa
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• A very winter hardy alfalfa variety (WSI=2.2)
• Good fit for short haying rotations on heavy soils or
long rotations on drier ground
• Good inexpensive plowdown option
• Limited disease resistance, avoid wet ground
• Inoculated with Pre-Vail (OMRI-approved)
High-quality, FD3, multi-leaf alfalfa
Good all-around disease resistance
Very good yields and quick recovery in a 3-cut system
Good choice for all types of hay
Coated with Apex Green Hydroloc
Organic Appaloosa Brand Alfalfa
• Very high-yielding, low-crown-set alfalfa blend
• Excellent quality with a high leaf-to-stem ratio
• Excellent choice for haying or grazing (tolerant to wheel
and hoof traffic)
• Very good winter hardiness and disease resistance
• Inoculated with Pre-Vail™ (OMRI-approved)
Organic Charger Brand Alfalfa
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Fast establishment and fast recovery after cutting
Excellent choice for one- or two-year hay rotations
Flemish variety produced in South Dakota
Very winter hardy, limited disease resistance
Good fit as a one-year plowdown alfalfa
Coated with Apex™ Green Hydroloc
Organic Nitrogen Brand Alfalfa
• Alfalfa variety bred for maximum 1-year
biomass and N production
• Good leaf retention and forage quality
• High fall dormancy (FD=7)
• Best used on well-drained soils as a single-season
plowdown or hay production
• Will likely winterkill in the Upper Midwest
• Coated with Apex™ Green Hydroloc
*VNS = Variety Not Stated
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Organic Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa