Medicago sativa
AFX 479
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.5
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.97
AFX 479 Hi-Ton Alfalfa is specially designed for growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa fields. With a an excellent pest resistance package and winter hardiness, this variety ensures alfalfa growers can maximize seasonal yield while maintaining stand persistence.
Key features
- Excellent variety for growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa acres by harvesting at 24-25 days to maximize forage quality and seasonal yield
- Shows a 6% yield advantage over AFX 469, and a 5% yield advantage over AFX 439
- 35/35 disease package with very strong winter hardiness allows alfalfa growers to improve seasonal yield with ease of mind for stand persistence
- Very strong winterhardiness
- Fast-growing variety for production areas that use fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfas, and when four or more cuts are desired
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness
Medium
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency
Low < 27%
Cutting System
3-5
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
Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper
Not Tested
Stem Nematode
Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested