Rugged II

Description

Rugged II Hi-Salt Alfalfa Seed is specifically designed for the northern Great Plains and higher elevations of the Intermountain West, making it an excellent choice for irrigated or dryland crop systems. This variety features an improved disease resistance package, providing enhanced performance in challenging soil conditions. It is bred for superior yield, excelling in both standard and tough environments with tolerance to grazing, salinity, and traffic/compaction. With medium-late harvest maturity, Rugged II is ideal for 2-4 cut systems for hay or grazing. Its exceptional winter hardiness allows for longer rotations, while its medium-short plant height and dense, full canopy of medium green leaves ensure optimal growth and forage quality.

Key Features

Adapted to Northern Great Plains & Intermountain West
Fits irrigated & dryland systems
Improved disease package
Tolerant to grazing, salinity, & traffic
Exceptional winter hardiness
Medium-late maturity & dense canopy

Alforex Seeds by DLF™ offers a leading alfalfa lineup for North America, featuring elite genetics and technologies. Known for high yield and nutritional value, it supports greater productivity with advanced breeding and rigorous quality testing.

Hi-Salt® alfalfa varieties were developed for high saline areas in North America, as higher salt concentrations in the soil can lead to seedling loss. Through focused breeding, these varieties are able to mitigate the effects by reducing salinity by 2.0 to 3.0 EC (electrical conductivity) points. This cutting-edge technology allows growers to plant alfalfa in areas previously considered unsuitable.

General Characteristics

Livestock Cattle , Deer , Goats , Horses , Sheep

Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly

Segment Forage

Species Alfalfa

Sci. Name Medicago sativa

Notes

Multifoliate Leaf Expression: Trifoliate
FastGrowth Rating: 1.62 cm per day/Average

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)

Plant Characteristics

Cutting System 2-4

Seeding Information

Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000

Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 18-25

Planting Times Spring, Fall

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

Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant

Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant

Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Resistant

Pea Aphid Resistant

Blue Alfalfa Aphid Highly Resistant

Cowpea Aphid Resistant

Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistant

Stem Nematode Resistant

Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 35/35