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Medicago sativa

Magnum 8/Wet

Magnum 8/Wet

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.5
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.96
 Magnum 8/Wet represents the latest advancement in branch-rooted non-hybrid alfalfa genetics, designed specifically for optimal performance in wet conditions. In the seeding year, Magnum 8-Wet grows aggressively, demonstrating impressive yield potential and stand persistency, making it a reliable choice for producers looking to maximize their forage output. 

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Alforex Seeds by DLF™ offers a leading alfalfa lineup for North America, featuring elite genetics and technologies. Known for high yield and nutritional value, it supports greater productivity with advanced breeding and rigorous quality testing.

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Key features

  • Latest release of branch-rooted non-hybrid genetics
  • Grows very aggressively in seeding year
  • Great yield potential in challenging wet soils
  • Excellent yield potential
  • Adapted for 4-5 cut management systems

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Cutting System 4-5
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days) 7
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Root Type Creeping
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Prostrate
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Resistant
Cowpea Aphid Resistant
Stem Thickness Thin
Pea Aphid Moderately Resistant
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency Trifoliate
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistant
Stem Nematode Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-12

 

% 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 Very Slow