Alfalfa
Hi-Gest 460™
- High yield potential with Hi-Gest Alfalfa Technology for fall dormancy 4–5 geographies
- A product of forward breeding for improved yield and forage quality
- Improved fiber digestibility and better animal performance vs. conventionally bred varieties
- Variety patent pending
Performance
| Yield Rating | 5 or Best |
| Fall Dormancy | 4.0 |
| Winter Hardiness | 1.5 |
| Multifoliate Leaf Expression | 93% (High) |
| Cutting System | 3–5 |
| FastGrowth | 2.03 cm/day (Fast) |
| Total DRI | 34/35 |
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
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces – Race 1
Aphanomyces – Race 2
Bacterial Wilt
Fusarium Wilt
Phytophthora Root Rot
Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Cowpea Aphid
Pea Aphid
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Nematode Resistance
Northern Root Knot
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.