Medicago sativa
Cascade
Fall Dormancy: 2.0
Winter Survival: 1.0
Disease Index Rating: 35/35
Cascade Alfalfa is designed for areas prone to erosion or challenging conditions. It is a creeping-rooted alfalfa with resistance to Pea Aphids, Spotted Alfalfa Aphids, Anthracnose and Aphanomyces Root Rot.
Key features
- Creeping rooted
- Very good disease resistance
- Good forage yield
- Very good winterhardiness
- Good forage quality
General Characteristics
Plant Characteristics
Seeding Information
Pest and Disease Resistance
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DLF YIELD COMPARISONS |
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Variety |
Years |
Total Yield |
Yield Index |
Total Cuts |
Number of |
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(kg/ha) |
(%) |
Station Years |
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Cascade |
2023-'24 |
10494.4 |
94 |
8 |
2 |
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PICKSEED 2065 |
2023-'24 |
9937.7 |
89 |
8 |
2 |
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Vision |
2023-'24 |
9639 |
86 |
8 |
2 |
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DLF YIELD SUMMARY |
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Variety |
Years |
Total Yield |
Yield Index |
Total Cuts |
Number of |
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(kg/ha) |
(%) |
Station Years |
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Cascade |
2021-'24 |
10397.9 |
N/A |
66 |
17 |
| % 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 |