Medicago sativa
AFX 457
AFX 457 Hi-Salt Alfalfa is designed for high yield, persistence, and superior forage quality in fields with high salinity (EC) or irrigated with high EC water. This variety is well-adapted to the Great Plains and Intermountain West, particularly where salinity restricts the production of dairy-quality hay. It features aggressive seedling growth for quick establishment, even in saline soils, without sacrificing yield in non-saline conditions. AFX 457 fits western production practices in areas growing fall dormancy 3, 4, or 5 alfalfa varieties, with medium-early maturity suited to late-bud harvest systems for maximum seasonal yield.
Key features
- Adapted to all areas of the Great Plains and Intermountain West
- Salt tolerant
- High yield, persistence, and forage quality
- Rapid stand establishment
- Suitable for fall dormancy 3, 4 or 5 areas
Pest Resistance Ratings:
>50% = High Resistance (HR)
31-50% = Resistant (R)
15-30% = Moderate Resistance (MR)
6-14% = Low Resistance (LR)
0-5% = Susceptible (S)
FastGrowth Rating: 1.84 cm per day/Average