Alfalfa
X-Force 5420 Wet™
- Very good yield potential
- 3% higher yield than HybriForce 4420-Wet
- Ideal for wet and challenging soils
- Exhibits the ability to modify the root structure to match soil conditions
- Excellent winter survival
- High resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2
X-Force 5420 Alfalfa is a branch root product ideal for wet and challenging soils. It has excellent winter survival and the ability to modify the root structure to match soil conditions.
Performance
| Fall Dormancy | 4.0 |
| Winter Survival | 1.5 |
| Disease Rating Index | 35/35 |
| StandFast FastGrowth | 1.86 cm/day |
| Cutting System | 3–5 |
| Root Type | Creeping |
| Multifoliate Leaf Expression | Low, >49% |
| Approx. Seeds/Lb. | 227,000 |
| Seeding Rate – Alone/New | 18–25 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
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.