9ARAD Radiance HD Alfalfa
Radiance HD is a dark green, HIGH DIGESTIBALITY (HD) alfalfa variety that was bred for high yield, outstanding forage quality, and fast regrowth. Radiance HD delivers faster recovery after harvest than nearly all conventional alfalfa varieties and provides added yield for the cash hay producer or dairy farmer.
Radiance HD was bred from alfalfa plants with extremely high yield, disease resistances, and forage digestibility. This makes Radiance HD one of the highest yielding, persistent, and high forage quality alfalfas available. Radiance HD responds best with improved alfalfa management.
FEATURES:
• Fall dormancy 4, high digestibility alfalfa
• Bred for high yield and outstanding forage quality
• Exceptional rapid regrowth
• Great disease package
• Works well in heavy soils
• Large crown size
PLANT SPECS:
Plant type: | Perennial Legume |
Planting dates: | March-April; August-September |
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, hay, silage |
Height at maturity: | 15" -- 36" |
Length of stand: | 3-7 years |
Reproduces by: | Seed |
Pounds per bushel: | 60 |
Precautions: | Bloat Potential |
Quantity: | 50 lb. Bag |
PEST RESISTANCE:
Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant |
Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant |
Amthracnose | Highly Resistant |
Phytophthora Root Rot | Highly Resistant |
Aphanomyces Root Rot R-1 | Highly Resistant |
Verticillium Bacterial Wilt | Resistant |