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6409HVXR

HARVXTRA® ALFALFA GIVES GROWERS THE ABILITY TO BETTER MANAGE THE YIELD-VERSUS-QUALITY TRADEOFF

  • • The first genetically enhanced alfalfa developed to maximize quality —15-20% increase in RFQ over check conventional varieties.
  • • Offers unmatched harvest flexibility for optimal balance of quality and yield.
  • • 12-15% less lignin and 12-15% higher neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) for the highest RFQ alfalfa available.
  • • The Roundup Ready® alfalfa trait provides optimal weed control, making crop management easier than ever before. It helps produce better feed quality and stand during establishment while increasing yield potential.

WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION

Fall Dormancy 4.0
Winter Hardiness 1.4

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) -
Aphanomyces Root Rot Enhanced Multi-Race -
Disease Rating Index 34/35

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

Yield Cuts 3-5
Fall Growth Dormant
Stand Persistence Very Good
Early Seedling Growth Very Good
Drought Stress Very Good
Recovery After Cutting Fast
Forage Quality Excellent

PEST RESISTANCE

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

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

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