Medicago sativa
AFX 334 LH
Fall Dormancy: 3.0
Winter Hardiness: 2.0
Disease Resistance Index: 34/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.98
334 LH Brand is specifically developed with genetic resistance to potato leafhopper injury, enhancing harvestable yield and forage quality in areas prone to this pest. This variety thrives in production systems where chemical control methods are not utilized and is best suited for three-cut or four-cut harvests, as well as rotational grazing systems.
Key features
- Features genetic resistance to potato leafhopper injury to improve yield and forage quality that replaces AFX 324LH
- Adapted to production areas that annually expect potato leafhopper injury and where chemical control isn’t desired
- Adapted to areas where 3 to 4 cuttings are desired or rotational grazing systems
- Performs well with mixtures of cool season grasses
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness
Medium
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency
Moderate
Cutting System
3-4
Emergence (Days)
7
Growth Habit, Spring
Erect
Root Characteristics
Root Type
Tap
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
18-25
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
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)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Highly Resistant
Cowpea Aphid
Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Highly Resistant
Stem Nematode
Not Tested
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
34/35
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