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6585Q ALFALFA

HIGH-YIELD COMPANION TO 6422Q

  • • Leading fall dormancy 5 variety for maximum cuttings
  • • High yield potential variety selected for top forage quality
  • • Fast recovery for 4-6 cuttings season
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WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION

Fall Dormancy 5.0
Winter Hardiness 1.9

Disease Tolerance

Bacterial Wilt High Resistance
Verticillium Wilt High Resistance
Fusarium Wilt High Resistance
Anthracnose (Race 1) High Resistance
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Phytophthora Root Rot High Resistance
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) High Resistance
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Resistance
Aphanomyces Root Rot Enhanced Multi-Race
Disease Rating Index 34/35

Plant Characteristics

Growth Habit Upright
Fineness of Stem Very Fine
Leafiness V. High Leaf to Stem Ratio
Leaf Retention Excellent
Plant Color Very Dark Green

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

Yield Cuts 4-6
Fall Growth Late Fall Dormancy
Stand Persistence Excellent
Early Seedling Growth Excellent
Drought Stress Good
Recovery After Cutting Very Fast
Forage Quality Excellent

Pest Resistance

Pea Aphid Resistance
Spotted Aphid
Blue Aphid
Leafhopper Yellowing
Stem Nematode High Resistance
N. Root Knot Nematode Resistance
S. Root Knot Nematode