ALFALFA
GOLDLEAF
Goldleaf is a high yielding persistent alfalfa with excellent forage quality that is among the best in the industry. Goldleaf has placed 1st out of 15 entries in university trials 2000 – 2002. Goldleaf will perform well in all soil types—it has a very good disease package which allows it to produce in all drainage conditions.
Agronomic Summary:
Bacterial Wilt: HR
Fusarium Wilt: HR
Phytophthora Root Rot: HR
Anthracnose (Race 1): R
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1): R
Verticillium Wilt: R
Stem Nematode: R
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: R
Northern Root Rot Nematode: HR
Pea Aphid: R
Blue Alfalfa Aphid: MR
Winter Survival: 2.34
Root Type: Tap
Fall Dormancy: 3
DRI: 27
DELTA 625
Delta 625 is an earlier variety that flowers 3-4 days earlier than Goldleaf allowing for a more aggressive cropping plan. Delta 625’s high disease package, yield and relative feed values make it an excellent dairy variety. 625 is an erect plant stature with excellent lodging tolerance and in wetter soils will express a branching root tendency.
Agronomic Summary:
Bacterial Wilt: HR
Fusarium Wilt: HR
Phytophthora Root Rot: HR
Anthracnose (Race 1): HR
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1): R
Verticillium Wilt: R
Stem Nematode: R
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: MR
Northern Root Rot Nematode: HR
Pea Aphid: R
Blue Alfalfa Aphid: MR
Maturity: Early
Winter Survival: 1.68
Root Type: Tap
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
DRI: 28
DELTA PROLIFIC
Delta Prolific is a variety specifically developed for poorly drained fields. It is branch rooted which helps keep more of the root system above high water tables and holds the plant more securely when freezing and thawing happen. High yielding forage alfalfa with good moisture stress tolerance.
Agronomic Summary:
Bacterial Wilt: HR
Fusarium Wilt: HR
Phytophthora Root Rot: HR
Anthracnose (Race 1): R
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1): R
Verticillium Wilt: R
Stem Nematode: R
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: R
Northern Root Rot Nematode: HR
Pea Aphid: R
Blue Alfalfa Aphid: Medium
Winter Survival: 2.4
Root Type: Branch
Fall Dormancy: 3
DRI: 27