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Medicago sativa

AFX 779

AFX 779

Fall Dormancy: 7.0
Winter Survival: TBD
Disease Rating Index: 20/25
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
AFX 779 Hi-Ton Alfalfa is a high-yield, semi-dormant variety designed specifically for the growing conditions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas. This variety demonstrates stable yield performance even in later production years, making it a reliable choice for long-term cultivation. Adapted for aggressive management systems that utilize five to six cuttings per season, AFX 779 features salinity tolerance.

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Hi-Salt®

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.

 Hi-Ton®

Hi-Ton® alfalfa varieties offer high yield, disease resistance, and pest resistance for growers who want to push their alfalfa acres to maximize seasonal dry matter. These varieties ensure faster growth and recovery after harvest by accelerating green-up by 3 to 5 days, leading to more cuts per season and increased yield potential.

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Key features

  • High yield potential
  • Hi-Ton® designated variety
  • Hi-Salt variety
  • Performs well under dryland or irrigation
  • Adapted to five or six cut aggressive management systems

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Resistant
Cutting System 6-8
Anthracnose (Race 1) Resistant
Emergence (Days) 7
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Root Type Tap
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring Erect
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Highly Resistant
Cowpea Aphid Highly Resistant
Stem Thickness Medium
Pea Aphid Highly Resistant
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency Low < 49%
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Highly Resistant
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Phytopthora Root Rot Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 18-25
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 15-20

 

% 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