Alfalfa

AFX Hi-Ton 479™

For growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa acres
Excellent forage yield
Excellent disease resistance
Very strong winterhardiness
Suitable where 4 or more cuts are desired

AFX 479 Hi-Ton Alfalfa is specially designed for growers who aggressively manage their established alfalfa fields. With an excellent pest resistance package and winter hardiness, this variety ensures alfalfa growers can maximize seasonal yield while maintaining stand persistence.

Performance

Fall Dormancy	4.0
Winter Survival	1.5
Disease Rating Index	35/35
StandFast FastGrowth	1.97 cm/day
Cutting System	3–5
Root Type	Tap
Growth Habit, Spring	Erect
Stem Thickness	Medium
Multifoliate Leaf Expression	Low, <27%
Approx. Seeds/Lb.	227,000
Seeding Rate – Alone/New	18–25 lbs/acre
Seeding Rate – Mixes	15–20 lbs/acre

Pest Resistance Ratings

% Resistant Plants	Resistance Class	Class Abbreviation
0–5%	Susceptible	S
6–14%	Low Resistance	LR
15–30%	Moderate Resistance	MR
31–50%	Resistant	R
>50%	High Resistance	HR

Disease & Pest Resistance

Rating Scale

HR R MR LR S

Diseases

Bacterial Wilt

Fusarium Wilt

Verticillium Wilt

Anthracnose – Race 1

Aphanomyces Root Rot – Race 1

Aphanomyces Root Rot – Race 2

Phytophthora Root Rot

Insects

Pea Aphid

Nematodes

Stem Nematode

HR High Resistance · R Resistant · MR Moderate Resistance · LR Low Resistance · S Susceptible

Agronomic ratings are based on average performance between Alforex varieties. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.

StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated by Alforex Seeds from weekly measurement of varieties grown side-by-side from green-up to harvest through the growing season, expressed as average centimeters growth per day: >2.20 Very Fast, >2.00 Fast, >1.80 Average, >1.60 Slow, <1.60 Very Slow.