LH4 Brand Alfalfa

The leafhopper is a tiny, light green insect which jumps when disturbed and is a common cause of alfalfa yellowing. The nymph or immature stage is light yellow, and characteristically walks sideways.
 
Feeding by these insects causes severe stunting of the plants and yellowing or reddening of the foliage. Leafhopper damage starts in wedge-shaped areas at the tips of the leaves.
 
The first cutting is not usually affected, but subsequent cuttings may be severely damaged.
 
LH4 Brand Alfalfa has outstanding tolerance to Potato Leaf Hoppers, which is a considerable problem in the Northeast where the insects usually occur annually and affect yield, quality, or persistence.
 
LH4 Brand Alfalfa is also resistant to the following diseases and pests:
• Bacterial Wilt (HR)
• Fusarium Wilt (HR)
• Phytophthora Root Rot (HR)
• Anthracnose – Race 1 (HR)
• Verticillium Wilt (HR)
• Aphanomyces Root Rot – Race 1 (HR)
• Blue Alfalfa Aphid (HR)
• Pea Aphid (R)

Other qualities include:
Fall dormancy: 4
Winter hardiness: 2
Early seedling growth: Good
Drought stress: Good
Growth habit: Upright
Recovery after cutting: Average
Fineness of stem: Average
Leafiness: Very high leaf-to-stem
Plant color: Dark green
Wheel traffic tolerance: Very good
Forage quality: Exceptional
Multi-leaf expression: 82%

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We Sell:

Multi 5301 Alfalfa
LH4 Leaf Hopper Alfalfa
M775 Multi Alfalfa
Haymaker Alfalfa
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