Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Organic Seed Guide | Page 25

Organic alfalfa seed growers in production field of Organic Viking 540LH Brand Alfalfa Organic Hardy Brand Alfalfa • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • 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 Call for current prices and availability Page 25 ALFALFA Organic Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa