Medicago sativa

AFX 479

AFX 479

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.5
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.97

AFX 479 Hi-Ton Alfalfa is specially designed for growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa fields. With a an excellent pest resistance package and winter hardiness, this variety ensures alfalfa growers can maximize seasonal yield while maintaining stand persistence. 

Key features

  • For growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa acres
  • Excellent forage yield
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Very strong winterhardiness
  • Suitable where 4 or more cuts are desired

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Cutting System 3-5
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days) 7
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Root Type Tap
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring Erect
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Stem Thickness Medium
Pea Aphid Resistant
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency Low < 27%
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Stem Nematode Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 18-25
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 15-20