Medicago sativa
AFX 579
Fall Dormancy: 5.0
Winter Survival: 2.5
Disease Rating Index: 34/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 2.26
AFX 579 Hi-Ton Alfalfa is designed for growers focused on maximizing dry matter yield per acre through aggressive management and harvesting practices. This fast-growing variety significantly reduces the time between harvests by 3 to 5 days, optimizing seasonal yield and productivity. With its quick green-up after harvest and accelerated growth to maturity, AFX 579 is an excellent choice for growers aiming for multiple cuts each season.
Key features
- Hi-Ton
- For growers who aggressively manage and harvest alfalfa
- FastGrowth ability shaves 3 to 5 days off the time between harvests
- Very good forage yield
- Suited for fall dormancy 4 and 5 areas
| % Resistant Plants | Resistance Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| > 50 % | High Resistance | HR |
| 31 – 50 % | Resistant | R |
| 15 – 30 % | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 6 – 14 % | Low Resistance | LR |
| < 5 % | Susceptible | S |
StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated from weekly measurements of varieties grown side‑by‑side from green‑up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters of growth per day.
| Average cm / day | Growth Rating |
|---|---|
| > 2.20 | Very Fast |
| > 2.00 | Fast |
| > 1.80 | Average |
| > 1.60 | Slow |
| < 1.60 |