Medicago sativa
Magnum 8/Wet
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.5
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.96
Magnum 8/Wet represents the latest advancement in branch-rooted non-hybrid alfalfa genetics, designed specifically for optimal performance in wet conditions. In the seeding year, Magnum 8-Wet grows aggressively, demonstrating impressive yield potential and stand persistency, making it a reliable choice for producers looking to maximize their forage output.
Key features
- Latest release of branch-rooted non-hybrid genetics
- Grows very aggressively in seeding year
- Great yield potential in challenging wet soils
- Excellent yield potential
- Adapted for 4-5 cut management systems
Segment
Forage
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Species
Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Cutting System
4-5
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days)
7
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Not Tested
Root Type
Creeping
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring
Semi-Prostrate
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Cowpea Aphid
Resistant
Stem Thickness
Thin
Pea Aphid
Moderately Resistant
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency
Trifoliate
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Stem Nematode
Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-12
| % 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 |