Medicago sativa
AFX 589
AFX 589 Hi-Ton Alfalfa Seed is tailored for growers who prioritize aggressive management and harvesting strategies to maximize both seasonal dry matter yield and forage quality. This variety boasts a 5% yield advantage over AFX 579 and features a robust 34/35 disease and pest resistance package, ensuring strong winter hardiness and stand persistence. Ideal for production areas using fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfas, AFX 589 excels in environments where four or more cuttings are anticipated each season. It offers rapid green-up following harvest and accelerates growth to reach maturity, making it a smart choice for regions aiming for high yield through multiple harvests per year.
Key features
- For growers who aggressively manage and harvest alfalfa
- 34/35 disease and pest package
- Solid winterhardiness score for stand persistence
- Fast-growing variety for production areas that use fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfas
- Four or more cuts each season
Segment
Forage
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Species
Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Cutting System
4+
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Resistant
Plant Height, Spring (CM)
2
Growth Habit, Spring
Erect
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency
49%
Stem Nematode
Resistant
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
34/35
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
18-25
Planting Times
Spring, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Livestock
Bee/Pollinator ,
Cattle ,
Deer ,
Goats ,
Hogs ,
Horses ,
Poultry ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Wildlife ,
Cover Crop ,
Pollinator Friendly