9AEN427CT Enduro 427 LHR Alfalfa
Leaf Hopper Resistant | 50 lb. Bag
Enduro 427 LHR is a leaf hopper resistant alfalfa variety. The alfala shows around 86% glandular hair expression--giving the plant excellent leafhopper resistance. It's a 7th generation release with a 30/30 disease package. Enduro 427 LHR is a fall dormancy 4 with a winter survival rating of 2.
Enduro 427 LHR alfalfa is a perfect choice for a producer who does not plan to spray for leaf hoppers. It's also a great choice for use in custom mixes.
FEATURES:
• 7th generation potato leafhopper resistance
• Perfectly suited for Midwest alfalfa production in sprayed or unsprayed conditions
• High yielding, highly digestible dairy quality alfalfa
• Works well in 3, 4, or 5 harvests per year
• Very high persistence and long stand life
• 30/30 disease rating index
• Rapid regrowth with good standability
• PLH resistance from glandular hairs on stems, non-GMO
• Available as raw seed, Apex XL coating, or OMRI approved Apex Green coating
• Fall dormancy-4.0
• Winterhardiness
AGRONOMIC TRAITS
Plant type: | Perennial Legume |
Planting dates: | March–April or Aug–Sept. |
Soil pH: | 6.6-7.2 |
Soil adaption: | Well drained, high fertility |
Planting depth: | 1/8”–1/4” |
Approximate seeds/lb: | 227,000 |
Seeding rate: | 14–20 lbs/A ; 8–10 lbs/A mix |
Days to germination: | 7-10 |
Main usage: | Pasture, hy, silage |
Height at maturity: | 15" -- 36" |
Length of stand: | 3–7 years |
Reproduces by: | Seed |
Pounds per bushel: | 60 |
Precautions: | Bloat Potential |
Coating: | Apex Green Coating |
Quantity: | 50 lb. Bags |
PEST RESISTANCE
Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant |
Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant |
Anthracnose | Highly Resistant |
Phytophthora Root Rot | Highly Resistant |
Aphanomyces Root Rot R-1 | Highly Resistant |
Verticillium Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant |
Potato Leafhopper | 86% |
Leaf Diseases | Resistant |
Pea Aphids | Resistant |
Nematodes | Resistant |