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SPREDOR 5 ALFALFA

FIFTH GENERATION SPREDOR WITH CREEPING ROOT SYSTEM

  • • Creeping variety is well suited to rangeland environments
  • • Well adapted as a legume for pasture renovation
  • • Tested and proven yields in salt-tolerant trials
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WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION

Fall Dormancy 1.9
Winter Hardiness 1.0

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 Medium Upright Crowns
Fineness of Stem Fine
Leafiness High Leaf to Stem Ratio
Leaf Retention Very Good
Plant Color Dark Green

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

Yield Cuts 1-2
Fall Growth Early Fall Dormancy
Stand Persistence Excellent
Early Seedling Growth Very Good
Drought Stress Excellent
Recovery After Cutting Moderately Fast
Forage Quality Very Good

Pest Resistance

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