Cultivation
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.
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.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semenarna Ljubljana d.d.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tombolan, I
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, INC., USA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Grass G.I.E.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Natura Srl
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CREA-ZA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ROCALBA S.A.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Natura Srl
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NYUGAT MAGYARORSZAGI
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ULSTAR - Handel-Pośrednictwo-Usługi Lucjan Staszewski
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SPRINGBROOK NOMINEES P/L
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODOR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
DLF SEEDS A/S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Grass G.I.E.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tom Damin, Pasture Genetics Pty Ltd
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Nickerson APB (US)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Dr Ian Kaehne, Springbrook Nominees Pty Ltd