Čačanka 10
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Bioprodukt d.o.o
SI
4 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.
Diablo verde
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ASGROW SEED CO
ES
4 records
Prescot
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S
DK
PL
4 records
Webfoot
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Michigan State University
IT
3 records
Power 4.2
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Power Seeds INC
IT
5 records
Monza
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GIE GRASS (FR)
FR
3 records
Rainier
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NOVARTIS SEEDS
IT
4 records
Catinca
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
MARTURA TEODORSCHITEA MARIAVARGA PAUL MIHAIL
RO
4 records
Traviata
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semetica Srl
AT
3 records
Florina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
GR
4 records
Barmed
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
FR
3 records
Obnova 10
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Z. Angelov, V. Blazhev
BG
4 records
Monica
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
RO
5 records
Sabilt
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
WELSH PLANT BREEDING STATION
DK
FR
5 records
Körös 1
Application submittedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NAIK Öntözési és Vízgazdálkodási Kutatási Osztály, Szarvas
HU
3 records
Aubigny
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Ets Charles Lafite Sarl (FR)
FR
3 records
Cosmina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORVARGA PAUL MIHAIL
RO
3 records
Tápió
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Feczak Janos
HU
4 records
Olimpia
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Kruppa Jozsef / Szuecs Laszlo / Gazsi Istvanne
HU
4 records
Aristi
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
GR
3 records
Julia
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)
FR
4 records
MagnaGraze
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Dairyland Seed Company
CZ
3 records
Constantina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
RO
4 records
Dolichi
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
GR
4 records