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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.

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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.

Vlasta

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Agrogen spol. s.r.o.

AT CZ SK UA
8 records

Madalina

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Paul Varga, Teodor Martura, Maria Schitea,

AT FR RO UA
9 records

Fleetwood

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GmbH & Co KG (DE)

AT DE FR UA
9 records

Verdor

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

ES FR
11 records

Lucia

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

POLAK| Ing. E. Polak c/o Institut Piestany / POLAK| Ing. J. Polak c/o Institut Piestany / SEDLAK| Ing. L. Sedlak c/o Institut Piestany

CZ DE SK
9 records

Sutter

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

PLANT GENETICS

ES
9 records

Catera

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GmbH & Co KG (DE)

AT DE FR
8 records

Fee

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Hedwig Schmidt-Gambazza

AT DE PL
8 records

Gea

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

ROBERTO GUARNIERI

UA
8 records

Luzelle

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Thierri Bourgoin

FR PL UA
6 records

Exquise

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Verneuil Holding (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

DE FR UA
10 records

Rachel

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Verneuil Holding (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

FR UA
8 records

Salsa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR PL
8 records

OS 66

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
8 records

Sibemol

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

DE FR
9 records

Salado

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NICKERSON AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS

IT
10 records

Alexis

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR HR PL
6 records

Defi

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

FR NL
9 records

Legend

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Vista Research

BG PL
7 records

Orchesienne

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

S.J.LASERRE

DK ES FR HR
5 records

Chapka

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Vincent Beguier

CZ PL UA
6 records

NS Alfa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS

HR
6 records

AGN M72

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

ZOULIAMIS PAVLOS

GR UA
6 records

Pr54v09

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Pioneer Hi-Bred International (US)

BG RO
6 records

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