ML 99
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
PASTURE GENETICS
GR
6 records
Cultivation
Forage value of alfalfa
Medicago sativa L.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a highly productive perennial crop with a high content of plant protein, minerals, and vitamins, used as a primary component in balanced diets for livestock.
In the reference 219 varieties crop Alfalfa, where this is mentioned in the description.
The nutritional value of alfalfa is determined by its protein content, which reaches 22% during the budding phase, allowing it to be used as a full-fledged substitute for expensive oilseed meals. Harvesting in later stages leads to a decrease in protein levels and an increase in fiber and lignin content, which negatively impacts forage digestibility.
The biological characteristics of alfalfa include the ability to yield 3–4 cuttings per season and the capacity to maintain productivity in one location for up to 6 years. Due to a robust root system reaching depths of up to 10 meters, the crop provides a stable dry matter yield even during drought periods.
In ruminant diets, fresh alfalfa forage effectively complements corn silage to balance carbohydrates and protein. However, the crop has high environmental requirements; it is sensitive to soil acidity and grows optimally at a pH of 6.0–7.0.
General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.
Varieties of Alfalfa mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Monarca SP INTA
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria INTA
ES
10 records
Hybriforce 2400
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Velde Mike John
DE
UA
6 records
Hybriforce 600
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Danielson Briggs Gardner
IT
6 records
Diane
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)
EE
FR
LT
LV
NL
PL
17 records
Plato
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SAATZUCHT PLAUSSIG
DE
HR
PL
SI
17 records
Derby
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
AT
ES
FR
HR
PL
SI
14 records
Sitel
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
AT
DK
ES
FR
HR
PL
+1
13 records
Cigale
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
AT
CZ
DE
EE
FR
NL
+1
14 records
Artemis
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
AT
DE
FR
PL
11 records
Symphonie
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
AT
DE
FR
PL
SK
9 records
Fraver
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHMIDT HERMANN
AT
DE
PL
UA
11 records
Maya
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SAS FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE and FILS
AT
FR
HR
NL
PL
10 records
Alpha
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
AT
CZ
DE
FR
PL
11 records
Sverre
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Svalof Weibull AB
AT
DK
FR
HR
SE
10 records
Andantino
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
CZ
DE
EE
FR
PL
12 records
Milky Max
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vincent Beguier
AT
FR
PL
UA
10 records
Mezzo
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Klaus K. Nielsen
CZ
FR
NL
UA
10 records
Orca
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semences De France (FR)
CZ
DE
FR
HR
SI
SK
9 records
Creno
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Klaus K. Nielsen
AT
LT
PL
UA
7 records
Nutrix
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vincent Beguier
FR
PL
UA
8 records
Medina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
ES
FR
GR
16 records
SW Nexus
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Svalöf Weibull (SE)
AT
EE
LT
LV
SE
10 records
Prosementi Bologna
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Societa Produttori Sementi
AT
UA
9 records