Powell Alfalfa
- Perfect 30/30 Wisconsin DRI rating
- Persistent
- Widely adapted, tried, trusted
- High multifoliate leaf expression
- Excellent forage yield potential and quality
- High resistance to stem and northern root knot nematodes
Description
Powell alfalfa is the workhorse of Haystack Mountain Brand alfalfa line. Powell alfalfa was selected for yield, persistence, nematode resistance and disease resistance so that it will produce even under adverse environmental pressures. It has is adapted throughout the Western, North Central and Eastern United States. It is proven and trusted and has a perfect 30/30 rating on the Wisconsin Rating Index.
Powell alfalfa demonstrates high multi-foliate expression resulting in superior forage quality. It is a great choice for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers.
DISEASE / INSECT / NEMATODE RATINGS |
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| Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Verticillium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Anthracnose-Race 1 | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Aphanomyces-Race 1 | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Wisconsin Disease Index | 30 out of 30 | |
| Pea Aphid | Resistant (R) | |
| Stem Nematode | Highly Resistant (HR) | |
| N. Root Knot Nematode | Highly Resistant (HR) | |
*Based on the Wisconsin Disease Rating Index. This is a 1 to 5 ranking with 5 being the best.
CHARACTERISTICS |
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| Fall Dormancy | 3.0 | |
| Winter Survival | 2.0 (Very Good) | |
| Root Type | Tap | |
| Recovery After Cutting | Fast | |
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