AFX 429 Hi-Ton® Alfalfa Seed
PERFORMANCE
- A widely adapted alfalfa seed variety that will maximize yield and quality under aggressive or relaxed harvest management systems
- Strong multiple pest package including stem nematodes for western growers
- Features stable yield performance into late harvest year when longer rotations are desired
MANAGEMENT
- Adapted to production zones all across the U.S. where fall dormancy 3, 4 or 5 varieties are normally recommended
- A milk per acre winner when aggressively managed for dairy alfalfa hay
- A Hi-Ton yield variety with an average green-up rate after harvest
- Expected to perform very well in mixtures with cool season grasses or other legumes
APPEARANCE AT HARVEST MATURITY
- Plants at bud stage will be medium-tall and feature a uniform canopy of large, medium-green leaves
| Agronomics | |
|---|---|
| Yield Rating: | 5 or Best |
| Fall Dormancy Class: | FD 4 |
| Winter Hardiness Class: | WS 2 |
| Multifoliate Leaf Expression: | 56%/Low MF |
| FastGrowth Rating: | 1.98/Average |
| Pest Package | HR | R | MR | LR | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diseases | |||||
| Anthracnose |  | ||||
| Aphanomyces-Race 1 | | ||||
| Aphanomyces-Race 2 | | ||||
| Bacterial Wilt | | ||||
| Fusarium Wilt | | ||||
| Phytophthora Root Rot | | ||||
| Verticillium Wilt | | ||||
| Insects | |||||
| Blue Alfalfa Aphid | | ||||
| Cowpea Aphid | | ||||
| Pea Aphid | | ||||
| Spotted Alfalfa Aphid | | ||||
| Nematode Resistance | |||||
| Northern Root Knot | | ||||
| Stem Nematode | |
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
Yield in DM Tons per Acre
| Brand | Competitor | AFX 429 | Harvest Years 1 | % Yield Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WL 354HQ | 6.63 | 7.54 | 8 | 14% |
| WL 319 HQ | 6.28 | 6.95 | 13 | 11% |
| Legendairy XHD | 5.24 | 5.60 | 18 | 7% |
| AmeriStand 427TQ | 20.36 | 21.11 | 1 | 4% |
| L-455HD | 4.05 | 4.15 | 12 | 2% |
| Rebound 6XT | 20.84 | 21.11 | 1 | 1% |
| WL 365HQ | 21.83 | 21.11 | 1 | -3% |
1 Harvest Years = the number of years in either Public and/or Private trials where the two varieties have been in the same trial and are on harvest schedule for the yield comparisons to be listed.
Seeding Rates
| Seeding Method and Pounds Per Acre | |||||
| Bag Size | Drilled Pure Stands | Broadcast Pure Stands | Interseeding | Over/Frost Seeding | Grass/Hay Mixture |
| 50 | 18-25 | 20-28 | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | 15-20 |
Yield Rating Key: 5 = Best; 3 = Average; 1 = Poor
Agronomic Yield Ratings are based on average performance between Alforex varieties. Actual performance may be adversely affected by extreme conditions. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.
FastGrowth Ratings are calculated by Alforex Seeds from weekly measurement of varieties grown side-by-side from green-up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters growth per day. >2.20 = Very Fast; >2.00 = Fast; >1.80 = Average; >1.60 = Slow; <1.60 = Very Slow
Pest Resistance Ratings
| % Resistant Plants | Resistant Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5% | Susceptible | S |
| 6-14% | Low Resistance | LR |
| 15-30% | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 31-50% | Resistant | R |
| >50% | High Resistance | HR |