Medicago sativa
AFX 327
Fall Dormancy: 3.0
Winter Hardiness: 2.0
Disease Resistance Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 2.00
AFX 327 is specially adapted for the Northern Great Plains and higher elevations of the Intermountain West, where salinity may restrict production. With excellent yield potential in both saline and non-saline soils, it is a versatile option for challenging environments.
Key features
- New generation variety for salinity tolerance that replaces Rugged and Rugged II
- Variety fits 2-4 cut system for hay, silage or grazing management
- Hi-Salt
- Excellent winterhardiness
- Performs well under dryland or irrigation
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Cutting System
2-4
Emergence (Days)
7
Root Characteristics
Root Type
Tap
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
8-10
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Low Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid
Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper
Not Tested
Stem Nematode
Not Tested
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
| % 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 |